We’re excited to kick off the 28th year of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) Youth Awards! Applications are officially live for our educational grants of up to $4,000 to support the Class of 2027 as they pursue higher education or launch community-focused initiatives.
We are looking for students who have made remarkable achievements in the classroom, made an impact in their communities, and demonstrated excellence in one or more of our award categories, including Community Service, Engineering, and Green Sustainability, with additional categories being added throughout the awards season.
Please check back regularly at www.HHFYouthAwards.com for our most current list of available categories, as we continue to add more opportunities.
To be considered, students must:
- Be currently enrolled in high school, graduating in the spring of 2027.
- Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
- Enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2027 – 2028.
- Attend their virtual ceremony, if selected.
Youth Awards applicants and recipients will join HHF’s extensive network of over 350,000 professionals and be integrated into its cycle of leadership pipeline, where we meet America’s priorities in the classroom and workforce.
Applications are open until November 1st, 2026. Interested students can apply online at www.HHFYouthAwards.com.
Join us in celebrating the achievements of these outstanding students. Share this opportunity with your network, friends, and family.
If you have any questions, we are here to help. Please feel free to reach out to us at YouthAwards@hispanicheritage.org.
