NHBG EDUCATION FUND

NHBG EDUCATION FUND

The National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG) strongly believes in the idea of providing young adults with an opportunity to achieve personal fulfillment and success through higher education. Through its Education Fund, the NHBG encourages and motivates students interested in attending college in pursuit of a business degrees. Since its inception in 1993, the Education Fund has provided over a quarter of a million in scholarships to assist Hispanic college students complete their education.
With over a third of the Hispanic population in the U.S. less than 18 years of age, helping to provide opportunities to young adults interested in achieving a higher education is a critical component for shaping the next generation of business and community leaders. Through our Education Fund, the NHBG gives back to the community by providing financial assistance to Hispanic students enrolled in an accredited College or University on a full time basis and in pursuit of an undergraduate business degree.

To be eligible to apply for the NHBG scholarship a student must meet the following criteria:
• Be of Hispanic-Latino heritage
• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. resident
• Live within the Tri-State Region
• Attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated need for financial assistance

Applications will be available in the Scholarship Office. If you need help in requesting a copy of your transcript, the Scholarship Office can assist you with that.

Please note that this scholarship will be open to students in the beginning of May. However, the Scholarship Office will have the required forms that all applicants must complete by the end of May.

*If you are interested or want to learn more about this scholarship, please contact Marina Esquilin at (718) 518-4166; mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu *