Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship
CHCI provides scholarships to outstanding Latino students pursuing degrees in any field, combined with access to leadership development programs and internship opportunities.
Award Amount
$5,000–$15,000
per year
Deadline
April 16
application due
GPA Required
3.00
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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Annual Value
$15,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$60,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$21,000
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Latino students with minimum 3 GPA |
| Demographics | Latino students |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | need based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
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