1. Must be of Hispanic heritage
2. First-generation college student
3. An OC high school graduate or community college transfer student planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university
4. Latino/a who has lived in Orange County, California for the past three years
5. Demonstrate financial need through the completion of a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application

HEEF welcomes students who are undocumented!

The HEEF Scholarship Program considers applicants based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities, community volunteer work, work-employment and home life.

All applications are submitted online – click on “Apply for a HEEF Scholarship” above to go to the application site.

Complete ONE application for the HEEF Scholarship Program to be considered for all of the subfund partner scholarships!