Scholarship Application

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

 

 

APPLICATION-CLOSED

As part of its goal to enhance the image of professional Hispanic women through education promoting professional and personal growth, the Hispanic Professional Women's Association, Inc. proudly presents its mentoring program. 

Mentees participating in the program may be eligible to receive a scholarship from HPWA to a higher education institution. All scholarships applications will be reviewed and winners announced at our Scholarship Awards Gala on Saturday, May 16, 2026.  


SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

  • Hispanic women pursuing higher education
  • High academic achievement of a 3.00 gpa or higher
  • Submission of two (2) letters of reference from a teacher, Professor or employer
  • Submission of student transcripts
  • Attend at least four (4) monthly meetings and two (2) Professional meetings
  • Must be a HPWA member 
  • One-page essay on why you deserve the scholarship


If you any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at  via email at mentorship@hpwatampa.org.

 

FILL IN THE FOLLOWING FORM

The deadline to submit your scholarship application is March 31, 2026. We only award scholarships once a year.  It will be applied during the followng fall, spring or summer semester. All checks to be mailed to the accredited institution.   
 

APPLICATION OPEN

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026

***You may participate in the mentorship program more than once but you may only apply for the scholarship once***

 


Date of submission : *
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Email address: *
Phone number: *
Zip Code: : *
School Attending: *
What is your field of study: *
Student ID Number: *
Submission of student transcripts: *
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One-page essay on why you deserve the scholarship : *
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Submission of two (2) letters of reference from a teacher, professor or employer (all on one document): *
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Submission of two (2) letters of reference from a teacher, professor or employer (all on one document):
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How many people live in your household? : *
What is your Household Income? : *
Ethnicity: *



Thank you for submittimg your application! We will be in touch shortly.

 

Melissa Ramos, MS

HPWA President

2025-2026

www.hpwatampa.org