General Scholarship Criteria
All scholarship applicants MUST meet the initial scholarship program criteria.
You are eligible to apply if you:
Are currently enrolled at a HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico;
Have graduated from a high school (or have earned a high school equivalency diploma) in the U.S. or Puerto Rico;
Have completed your first-semester of college at a HACU-member institution;
Intend to enroll at a HACU-member institution in the Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024. If you are transferring institutions, the institution must also be HACU-member to be eligible to apply; for the most up-to-date listing of HACU-member institutions, please click here.
Demonstrate financial need if required by the scholarship sponsor (typically determined by the FAFSA or state-financial aid);
If you'd like to be considered for internship opportunities with our Corporate HACU National Internship Program (CHNIP), we encourage scholarship applicants to submit a Resume (resume templates found here).
1 - Save your file in a PDF format only.
2 - Title your file as follows - "Last Name, First Name - Scholarship Profile ID#"
3 - Email your PDF file to CHNIP@hacu.net.
When will I be notified if I received a HACU Scholarship?
Scholarship announcements* for Fall 2023 HACU Scholarships will be announced in August 2023 for scholarships that were due in May and July 2023. Notifications will be sent via email.
*Scholarship announcements for Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright Scholarship will be announced in September 2023.
Please carefully review specific requirements for each scholarship to identify your eligibility.
The online application will automatically match you to the scholarship(s) for which you are eligible after creating your student profile.
If you were not matched to a scholarship, then you are not eligible for that award.
Additional scholarship opportunities may be added as they become available.
Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright Scholarship
| Amount | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| Term or Year | Fall 2023 (2023-24 Academic Year) |
| Awards Available | 35 |
| Renewable | No |
| Deadline | August 30, 2023 |
| Organization | Miller Lite |
Students must meet the following criteria to qualify:
Open to ALL Majors
Must be attending a 2-year or 4-year HACU Member Institution in a participating market (California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico).
Open to Undergraduate students only.
Enrolled Part-time or Full-time.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Open to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Resident, or must be Legally Authorize to Work in the U.S (i.e. - DACA program).
Must be 21 years of age or older.
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Select the "Summer 2023 Application" session to begin your Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright Scholarship Application.
Frequently Asked Questions
I forgot my user ID and password. How can I access this information?
Your user ID is your email address. Select this link and enter your user ID, then select Login. Your password will be emailed to you.
How to Submit My Resume?
Save your file in a PDF format.
Title your file as follows - "Last Name, First Name - Scholarship ID#"
Email your PDF file to CHNIP@hacu.net.
Where can I print an enrollment verification form and financial aid release form?
These forms are accessible online before you submit your application. If you have already submitted your application online, then you can choose these links: verification form, financial aid release form.
May I submit an electronic unofficial transcript and enrollment verification if my school provides them?
Yes, scholarship finalists can e-mail their supporting documents to scholarship@hacu.net.
Include your full name and school ID# on the e-mail.
What do I do with my financial aid release form?
You file this form with your financial aid office. You do not need to mail this document to HACU.
Are high school students eligible?
HACU scholarships are available to students currently enrolled at a HACU member institution, which means high school students and students in a dual-enrollment program are not eligible.
Do I have to be Hispanic or Latina/o to apply for a HACU scholarship?
No.
If I do not attend a HACU member institution, am I eligible for a HACU scholarship?
No. HACU scholarships are for students currently enrolled at a HACU member institution.
How can my school become a member of HACU?
Please refer your school personnel to the HACU Membership page on our website by clicking here. This page provides information on how your school can join and details about our membership categories, dues and benefits. You can personally deliver a membership information packet to your college or university president.
To request a HACU membership information packet, please email your name and mailing address to our Membership Department at memberinfo@hacu.net.
The scholarship I want to apply for is not on my scholarship selection page, why not?
If you were not matched to a scholarship, then you are not eligible for that award.
Based on the information you enter, the online application will automatically match you to the scholarship(s) for which you are eligible. Please review the specific scholarship criteria.
When will I be notified if I was selected for a HACU scholarship?
We will email notification to scholarship recipients in September 2023.
How are scholarship funds disbursed, and how can I use my scholarship funds?
If you are awarded a scholarship, we will mail a scholarship check directly to your financial aid office. These funds can be used for any educational expenses.
How does the scholarship award selection process work?
Once you complete your online application and the deadline has passed, your application is sent to the selected scholarship review committee who will review your application. Once all applications have been reviewed, we will begin selecting finalists and notifying them to submit their supporting documents (official transcripts, enrollment form and letter of recommendations). Once all documents are submitted and reviewed recipients will be selected and notified beginning late August or early September.
What other scholarship resources are there?
If you are not eligible for a HACU scholarship, please visit our Other Scholarship Resources page by clicking here.