February 11, 2005
For immediate release
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announces its 2005-2006 Scholarship Program
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is pleased to announce its 2005-2006 Scholarship Program. For the upcoming academic year, HACU will have more than 170 scholarships worth $275,000 for students that attend HACU member institutions.
Beginning in February, students will be able to apply online for HACU’s scholarship program. HACU uses a single scholarship application for all available scholarships. For more scholarship information, specific criteria, and online application form, please visit: scholarships.hacu.net .
HACU represents 400 member and partner colleges and universities collectively serving two out of every three of the nation’s 1.6 million Hispanic higher education students. Only students attending these HACU member institutions are eligible for the scholarships. Visit http://www.hacu.net/ for a current HACU membership list.
The application deadline, including all necessary supporting documentation, is May 27, 2005. Scholarship awards will be made in early August.
Students may apply for the following 2005-2006 scholarships using the general online HACU scholarship application:
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Bureau of Land Management Award |
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Full-time undergraduate students at 4-year institutions with declared majors in natural resources – or their equivalent majors/curricula – degree program. Students must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and have an interest in natural resources management.
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CLASE/Coors Light Academic Success in Education Award |
$1,000 |
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students at 4-year institutions in California with a declared major in pharmacy or business. Students must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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General Motors Engineering Excellence Award |
$2,000 (renewable) |
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students at 4-year institutions with declared majors in an engineering degree program. Students must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2. Scholarship is renewable based on availability of funds and student’s continuing eligibility.
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NASCAR/Wendell Scott Award |
$1,500 (undergraduate) / $2,000 (graduate |
Undergraduate or graduate students of any major who demonstrate either a recreational or professional interest in the motorsports industry. Undergraduate students must be full-time, able to use the scholarship during their junior or senior year, and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Graduate students must be attending school at least on a part-time basis.
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Time Warner Scholarship Award |
$2,000 (renewable) |
Full-time undergraduate students at 4-year institutions who have completed at least 12 undergraduate units of any major with an interest in the entertainment, news, media and telecommunications industries. Students must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Scholars may be considered for paid summer internships at Time Warner through the Time Warner “STARS” program. Scholarship is renewable based on student’s continuing eligibility.
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Wal-Mart Achievers Award |
$1,000 |
Full-time undergraduate students attending 2- or 4-year institutions in their sophomore or junior year at a U.S. mainland institution. Students must be declared majors in: business administration, general management, retail management, marketing or food merchandising – or their equivalent majors/curricula – degree program. Students must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0,preferably be working while attending school, and have an interest in retail.
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Lockheed Martin Scholarship Award |
$2,800 |
Full-time undergraduate students at 4-year institutions with declared majors in electrical engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering. Student must be interested in Lockheed Martin employment opportunities and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20
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Home Depot Scholarship Award |
$2,200 |
Full-time or part-time undergraduate students attending 2- or 4-year institutions. Student must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. All majors welcome to apply.
If you have any questions regarding HACU’s scholarship program, please contact Nina Torres at (202) 261-2090 or send an e-mail to scholarship@hacu.net.
