HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting educational opportunities for Hispanic students, having distributed $22.3 million in grants to 223 grantees in 2025, with significant funding in DC, California, and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HSF EMPOWERS STUDENTS AND PARENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A HIGHER EDUCATION, WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO AS MANY EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, HSF SCHOLARS AND ALUMNI AS POSSIBLE.
Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC
$21.2M
24%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$4.4M
5%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$3.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
278
Median 1st year grant
$17.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
No. HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND give?
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND make each year?
In 2025, HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $22.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND fund recently?
In 2025, HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.