Esperanza Scholarship

Esperanza, Inc.

THE 2026 APPLICATION HAS CLOSED. Need-based, renewable scholarships for Hispanic/Latino students residing in Cuyahoga or Lorain county who are enrolled full-time in college and/or university for the fall semester of 2026.

Qualifications:

The applicant must:
– Be Hispanic/Latino.

– Be graduating from high school and enrolled full-time in college and/or university for the fall semester of 2026.

– Be a resident of Cuyahoga or Lorain County.

– Be an American citizen or Permanent Resident. Open to students with DACA status and diverse immigration backgrounds.

– Have a minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.5 (4.0 scale) at the time of application.**

– Have family income that does not exceed $75,000 per year. Applicants whose family income is higher than $75,000 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.**

Scholarship applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievements, quality of personal statements, recommendation letters, volunteerism, and family income.

Award Amount:
Unspecified

Deadline:
March 15, 2026