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Scholarship applications are released in early December through this website and with your high school guidance counselor. Graduating seniors can apply for either a $1,000 scholarship for a 4-year program or a $500 scholarship for a 2-year program.

After the application deadline has passed, students who submit a complete application will be contacted for an interview with the scholarship committee by email. The students who are chosen to receive a scholarship will be contacted and invited to a celebration in their honor. Funds are deposited into the student account by July.

Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis.

  1. Scholarships are awarded to the students entering their first year of post-secondary education in Fall 2024. Each scholarship is valued at $500 for an Associate degree (2 yrs.), Trade certification, or $1,000 for a bachelor’s degree (4 yrs.)
  2. Applicants must be of Hispanic /Latino Heritage.
  3. Applicants must be high school seniors enrolled in York County High School or non-traditional students with appropriate proof of high school or GED completion.
  4. Applicants must complete all sections of the scholarship application. Only completed applications by the due date will be considered.
  5. Applicants must attach a letter of acceptance from the post-secondary institution of education they will be attending in Fall 2024. Scholarships will be awarded only to students enrolling in Fall 2024.
  6. Attach the high school transcript.
  7. Write and attach the essay (500 words) in response to two (2) questions provided. They may be written in English or Spanish.
  8. Attach two (2) letters of recommendation from non-relatives (e.g. teachers, guidance counselors, employers, youth group advisors, clergy.)
  9. An interview will be conducted with finalists for the scholarship. You will be notified by telephone or email to schedule the interview with the scholarship committee. This meeting will be conducted in person.
  10. Recipients may receive the scholarship for their Freshman year only. Recipients will be invited to a scholarship celebration in 2024.