For those who have not seen the email yet, here is what I got (selected but waitlisted for financial award):
Congratulations!
We are pleased to announce that you have been selected as a 2022 HSF SCHOLAR from among a highly competitive pool of applicants.
As a 2022 HSF Scholar, you have access to a full range of Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training.
Also, you are now a member of a nationwide network of HSF Scholars and Alumni that you will be able to access today and in the future.
Finally, you have been placed on the waitlist to receive a financial award. If more funding becomes available, you will receive a scholarship award that will range from $500 to $5,000, based on your financial need, that will enhance the Scholar benefits outlined above.
Being selected as an HSF Scholar, whether or not you receive a financial award, is a significant accomplishment. It is an acknowledgment of your hard work and dedication.
Once your HSF Scholar status has been confirmed, we encourage you to share this important distinction on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and other social media profiles to support and enhance your higher-education and career journeys.
The instructions below outline the steps you must take to officially confirm your HSFScholar designation.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW WILL LEAD TO FORFEITURE OF YOUR 2022 HSF SCHOLAR DESIGNATION AND YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE A FINANCIAL AWARD.
STEP ONE: Submit Financial Aid Award Letter
Log into your myHSF account and submit the following, no later than Friday, July 22, 2022, 5:00 PM PT:
- A legible copy of your current Financial Aid Award Letter (2022-2023 FAAL)
- “Legible” means that your FAAL must be submitted in one of the following formats:
- PDF file, or
- Clear screenshot(s) that include(s) all pertinent data (First and Last Name, Name of Institution, Academic Year, Cost of Attendance, Gift Aid, and Unmet Needs/Net Costs) - Click here for information on submitting your FAAL
Please note that the form where you can upload your FAAL may take 24-48 hours after receiving this notification to become available on your dashboard.
Should you have any issues obtaining your 2022-2023 FAAL, please contact us via the Message Center, immediately .
STEP TWO: Submit Enrollment Verification Form
In early September, you will receive an email requesting that you submit a copy of your Enrollment Verification Form from your school. Your Enrollment Verification Form must show that you are enrolled full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2022-2023 academic year.
STEP THREE: HSF Sends Confirmation
When you have completed the above two steps, and both the FAAL and Enrollment Verification Form have been reviewed and validated by HSF staff, we will officially confirm your HSF Scholar designation.
Additionally, if funding becomes available, you will be considered for a financial award. Disbursement typically occurs in December.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Be sure to log into your myHSF account as soon as your FAAL is available to upload, and then keep checking your mail, for your Enrollment Verification request and submission deadline.
All of us at HSF—and our Alumni across the country and around the world—are proud of your accomplishments and excited about the promise of what lies ahead for you.
Sincerely,
Fidel A. Vargas
President & CEO
Hispanic Scholarship Fund