College and Career Institute
2012-2013 Scholarship Applications Are Now Closed
About the Program
The College and Career Institute is a retention program that serves as a one stop resource center that provides college students with financial, social and career support that will reinforce on-time graduation, and ultimately lead to a cohort of successful Hispanic professionals. During the course of the academic year, accepted students will receive a scholarship ranging from $500 - $10,000, advisory phone calls once per term, and graduation cards upon completion of their degree. In addition, students will participate in webinars on several topics, including: Time Management, Transitions (from high school to college, from undergraduate to postgraduate), Financial Literacy, Internships, Character Building, and Networking & Relationship Building.
2012-2013 Eligibility Requirements
- Plan to enroll fulltime at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; or, have graduated from a high school in the U.S. after having attended at least three years
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must commit to meeting program requirements if accepted, including webinar attendance and other activities
Short-Term Goals
- Students grow their personal, academic, and professional networks
- Students attend at least three webinars that contribute to their personal, academic, and/or professional growth
- Students maintain or increase their GPA
Long-Term Goals
- Students graduate with their degrees on time, with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Students go on to graduate school or a career within their field
- Students give back to HCF and greater community
Impact
Latino college students are attaining degrees at a third the rate of their white counterparts, and of those students who do graduate, many are the first in their families to attain a professional career in the United States. The HCF College and Career Institute increases degree attainment rates of Hispanics in high-need fields while also preparing them to be successful workforce leaders.