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• • 1. Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship:

       - Description: HSF is one of the largest scholarship organizations supporting Hispanic students pursuing higher education. They offer various scholarships based on academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school students and undergraduate college students of Hispanic heritage.

       - Website: www.hsf.net

    
    

    2. ¡Adelante! Fund Scholarship:

       - Description: The ¡Adelante! Fund provides scholarships to Hispanic students who demonstrate leadership potential, academic excellence, and financial need.

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school seniors and undergraduate college students.

       - Website: www.adelantefund.org

    
    

    3. Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards:

       - Description: These awards recognize Hispanic high school seniors who excel academically, demonstrate leadership, and give back to their communities.

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients.

       - Website: www.hispanicheritage.org

    
    

    4. LULAC National Scholarship Fund:

       - Description: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) offers scholarships to support Hispanic students pursuing higher education.

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school seniors and undergraduate college students.

       - Website: www.lnesc.org

    
    

    5. Gates Scholarship:

       - Description: Founded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding minority students, including Hispanics, with significant financial need.

       - Eligibility: Open to high school seniors of Hispanic heritage, among other ethnic backgrounds.

       - Website: www.thegatesscholarship.org

    
    

    6. La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship:

       - Description: This scholarship supports Hispanic students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence.

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school seniors and undergraduate college students.

       - Website: www.lulfoundation.org

    
    

    7. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Scholarships:

       - Description: HACU offers various scholarships to Hispanic students attending member institutions or Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school seniors and undergraduate college students attending HACU member institutions or HSIs.

       - Website: www.hacu.net

    
    

    8. Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) Que Llueva Café Scholarship:

       - Description: CORE offers scholarships to support undocumented students, including Hispanic students, pursuing higher education.

       - Eligibility: Open to undocumented high school seniors and undergraduate college students.

       - Website: www.ca-core.org

    
    

    9. SER National Scholarship Program:

       - Description: SER National provides scholarships to Hispanic students who have participated in SER programs and demonstrate academic achievement and leadership potential.

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school seniors who have participated in SER programs.

       - Website: www.ser-national.org

    
    

    10. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Scholarships:

       - Description: SHPE offers scholarships to Hispanic students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields.

       - Eligibility: Open to Hispanic high school seniors and undergraduate college students pursuing STEM degrees.

       - Website: www.shpe.org

    
    

    Please note that scholarship availability and application deadlines may vary from year to year. It is essential to check the respective websites for the most up-to-date information and specific application requirements.

    For Girls

    1. Girls Who Code Scholarship:

       - Description: Girls Who Code offers various scholarships to high school girls pursuing computer science and technology-related fields.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors planning to pursue a computer science or technology-related major in college.

       - Website: www.girlswhocode.com/scholarships

    2. Girls Inc. National Scholarships:

       - Description: Girls Inc. provides scholarships to high school girls who have participated in Girls Inc. programs and demonstrate academic achievement and leadership skills.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors who have participated in Girls Inc. programs.

       - Website: www.girlsinc.org/what-we-do/leadership/national-scholarships

    3. P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Scholarship:

       - Description: P.E.O. offers scholarships to high school girls and women who are returning to college to complete their education after an interruption.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors and women returning to college after a break.

       - Website: www.peointernational.org/what-we-do/educational-programs

    4. AXA Achievement Scholarship:

       - Description: AXA Equitable Foundation provides scholarships to high school seniors, including girls, who demonstrate ambition, drive, and determination to achieve their goals.

       - Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, including female students, who have shown exceptional ambition and drive.

       - Website: www.scholarsapply.org/axa-achievement

    5. Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship:

       - Description: Zonta International offers scholarships to women, including high school girls, pursuing degrees in business-related fields.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors planning to pursue a business-related major in college.

       - Website: www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/JaneMKlausmanWomenInBusinessScholarship.aspx

    6. Girls Impact the World Film Festival Scholarship:

       - Description: Connecther provides scholarships to high school girls who create impactful short films on social issues affecting women and girls.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school students who create short films on social issues affecting women and girls.

       - Website: www.connecther.org/gitw/apply.php

    7. CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship:

       - Description: CaptainU offers scholarships to high school girls who are student-athletes and demonstrate leadership both on and off the field.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors who are student-athletes and show leadership skills.

       - Website: www.captainu.com/scholarship

    8. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards:

       - Description: Soroptimist provides scholarships to high school girls and women who are the primary financial supporters of their families and are pursuing education to improve their economic status.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors and women who are the primary breadwinners for their families.

       - Website: www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/index.html

    9. ESA Foundation Scholarship Program:

       - Description: Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation offers scholarships to high school girls interested in pursuing careers in video game design, animation, or other computer-related fields.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors pursuing careers in video game design, animation, or computer-related fields.

       - Website: www.esafoundation.org/scholarship.asp

    10. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships:

       - Description: The DAR offers various scholarships, including those for high school girls, based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.

       - Eligibility: Open to female high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership skills.

       - Website: www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

• • Full-ride scholarships are highly competitive and often cover all or most of the costs associated with attending college, including tuition, fees, room, board, and sometimes even additional expenses. Here is a list of ten prestigious full-ride scholarships for high school students:

    1. QuestBridge National College Match:

       - Description: QuestBridge connects high-achieving, low-income students with top-tier colleges and universities offering full-ride scholarships.

       - Eligibility: High-achieving, low-income high school seniors.

       - Website: www.questbridge.org

    
    

    2. Gates Scholarship:

       - Description: Founded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship provides full-ride support for minority high school seniors with significant financial need.

       - Eligibility: High-achieving minority high school seniors with financial need.

       - Website: www.thegatesscholarship.org

    
    

    3. Coca-Cola Scholars Program:

       - Description: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program awards full-ride scholarships to high-achieving high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and service.

       - Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors with leadership and service achievements.

       - Website: www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org

    
    

    4. Robertson Scholars Leadership Program:

       - Description: This program offers full-ride scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to community service.

       - Eligibility: High school seniors applying to Duke University or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

       - Website: www.robertsonscholars.org

    5. Morehead-Cain Scholarship:

       - Description: The Morehead-Cain Scholarship offers a full-ride scholarship, including summer enrichment programs, for high school seniors attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

       - Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors applying to UNC-Chapel Hill.

       - Website: www.moreheadcain.org

    
    

    6. Jefferson Scholars Foundation Scholarship:

       - Description: This scholarship provides full-ride support for high school seniors attending the University of Virginia, based on leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.

       - Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors applying to the University of Virginia.

       - Website: www.jeffersonscholars.org

    
    

    7. Ron Brown Scholar Program:

       - Description: The Ron Brown Scholar Program awards full-ride scholarships to high-achieving African American high school seniors.

       - Eligibility: High-achieving African American high school seniors with leadership qualities.

       - Website: www.ronbrown.org

    
    

    8. Stamps Scholarship:

       - Description: The Stamps Scholarship offers full-ride scholarships, plus enrichment funding, for high school seniors attending partner universities.

       - Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors applying to partner universities.

       - Website: www.stampsfoundation.org

    
    

    9. Dell Scholars Program:

       - Description: The Dell Scholars Program provides full-ride scholarships and support services for low-income, high-achieving high school seniors.

       - Eligibility: Low-income high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.4.

       - Website: www.dellscholars.org

    
    

    10. Cameron Impact Scholarship:

        - Description: The Cameron Impact Scholarship awards full-ride scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence.

        - Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors with leadership and community impact.

        - Website: www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org

    Please note that these scholarships often have specific eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and requirements. Make sure to thoroughly research each scholarship and carefully follow the application instructions to increase your chances of being considered for these prestigious full-ride opportunities.

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