2023 SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS

The Hispanic Association of Atlantic County (HAAC) is dedicated to empowering, advocating, and advancing the Hispanic community In Atlantic County. HAAC is honored to help students of Hispanic/Latino heritage to further pursue their educational goals with $1,000 scholarships awarded to four (4) winning recipients. 

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ELIGIBILITY

1. Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage

2. Must be an Atlantic County Resident

3. Must be a high school senior 

4. Proof of Acceptance (or plan to attend full-time) to a college, university, or trade school 

5. A Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (official high school transcript required)

6. Two (2) essays (refer to application)

7. One (1) reference letter
    

DEADLINES

Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2023, thru May 1, 2023. 

Selected scholarship recipients will be notified by June 1, 2023.
 

CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS

The Scholarship Selection Committee will review each application packet for the following: 

1. Completeness

2. Academic Consistency

3. Extra-Curricular activities 

4. Quality of essays

5. Reference Letter 
    

PROCEDURE FORMS

In order to be considered for the HAAC Scholarship, applicants must submit a complete application via our website and upload the required documents no later than May 1, 2023. 

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For any questions regarding HAAC’s scholarship, please contact us at haacnj@gmail.com

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You must complete all required fields and submit the application.