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The 2021 National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP) for students pursuing an education in eligible primary care health professions. Deadline is May 11, 2021.

NASA Proposal Development Webinar Series. Deadline is May 14, 2021.

2021 Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships and Training Programs between the United States, Central America, and the Dominican Republic. Deadline is Aug. 2, 2021.

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program that is specifically driven by the goals of  higher education institutions to enhance internationalization efforts on their campuses.  Deadline is Oct. 15, 2021.

Scholarshare529 2021 Matching Grant Program. Deadline is Dec. 31, 2021.

Conferences  

Higher Education Workforce Challenges and Opportunities

Real Estate Degree Review Program

America Reads Spanish
Issue #163 (April 2021)


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Request for Title V program success stories
HACU is accepting news from its members for the summer commencement issue. Send us your commencement press releases on your graduations ceremonies and commencement speakers, photos and university logo for inclusion in member news section. 

Articles about how an HSI federal grant made a difference for students on your campus also being accepted. For additional details, click here. 

Submissions deadline is May 21 for the summer issue.

Information on Ad deadlines.

HACU announces workshops of its Annual Conference to be held in a virtual format, Oct. 25-27, 2021
HACU has announced more than 50 workshops will be offered virtually under the theme, “35 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success,” as part of its 35th Annual Conference, taking place virtually, October 25-27, 2021. Advertising, Exhibitor, and Sponsorship opportunities are available. Special thanks to all 35th Annual Conference sponsors. More>>

HACU releases 2021 Legislative Agenda
HACU has released its Legislative Agenda for the 117th Congress to address Hispanic higher education needs as well as critical K-20 pipeline issues. HACU’s Legislative Agenda and its top priorities were the focus of the 26th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education. More>>

Deadline Extended for Southwest Airlines ¡Lánzate! Travel Awards program
HACU and Southwest Airlines have extended the application deadline for the 17th Annual ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program. Online applications will be accepted through May 14, 2021. More>>

HACU partners with NIH to promote All of Us Research Program
HACU has partnered with the National Institutes of Health to promote the All of Us Research Program. The program is a historic effort to collect medical data from one million or more people living in the United States. More>>

HACU collaborating with HSIs to develop a shared national vision on graduate degree attainment for Hispanic students
HACU is partnering with the University of California, Santa Barbara and The University of Arizona on a grant project designed to strengthen pathways for more Hispanic students to pursue graduate education in STEM at HSIs. More>>

Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship to award $125,000 in scholarships
HACU is once again partnering with Café Bustelo® to award twenty-five $5,000 El Café del Futuro Scholarships. Online applications will be accepted through July 5, 2021. More>>

HACU’s 26th Annual National Capitol Forum focuses on equitable funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
The 2021 Capitol Forum drew more than 300 higher education and student advocates, a record attendance for this event. In a special address to participants, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discussed the higher education priorities of the Department, including policies affecting HSIs. Approximately 180 individuals participated in over 100 congressional virtual meetings that spanned across 15 states, to help make the case for equitable funding support for HSIs. More>>

Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation total 569
HACU has released an analysis of the 2019-20 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and continued growth in Hispanic student enrollment at colleges and universities. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for fall session
HACU is accepting applications from college students for the fall 2021 session of its internship program taking place Sept. 2 – Dec. 17, 2021. The application deadline is June 4, 2021. More>>

HACU and Denny's award scholarships to five students
HACU is pleased to announce that five students from HACU-member institutions were the recipients of scholarships awarded through the 2020-21 Denny's Hungry for Education program. More>>

HACU Advocacy Center News

HACU statement on President Biden’s American Families Plan
“HACU applauds President Biden for the inclusion of plans that will allow Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and all other Minority-Serving Institutions to offer a more affordable education to students from families earning less than $125,000,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. More>> 

HACU statement on Office of Management and Budget Releasing the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Discretionary Funding Request
“HACU applauds the increase of discretionary funding for all Minority-Serving Institutions by $600 million as well as the doubling of funds for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other MSIs to address the disparity and lack of opportunities in the STEM fields.” More>> 

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HACU Scholarship Program accepting applications
Students from HACU-member institutions can apply for the Oracle, Interfaith Youth Core and United Talent Agency scholarships. Deadline is May 28, 2021. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Leader-in-Residence Program for undergraduate students
HACU is accepting applications for the Leader-in-Residence Program, a competitive program where students from HACU-member institutions receive leadership and career development training. Selected students will receive a scholarship to participate in the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, Oct. 24-27, 2021. Deadline to apply is June 25, 2021. More>> 
 
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