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Emily
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Does your ethnicity play a key role in being considered for a scholarship?
I am half Mexican and have always been a bit discriminated against. I would like to know if it my ethnicity can now be a benefit to me. #scholarships #diversity
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Samuel Lowry
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Orlando, Florida
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Hi Emily! I know you asked this question like over 2 years ago, but I still wanted to answer it in case someone else out there has the same question you do.
I asked the same question to my Guidance Counselor about 3 and a half years ago, and she advised me to select that I am a Hispanic. I used to struggle as to what I should place for my ethnicity because I come from a multiethnic family. Am I Hispanic or a Westerner? Normally, I choose Other and put I am Hispanic America, because I am proud to be both.
Anyways, to get to your question, and Jennifer said this too, there are scholarships out there specifically to support people with Hispanic roots. I applied with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. I did not get it, but am sure someone who needed it more than me got it. I would suggest going to this link and applying. It is closed right now for the 2020 year, but check in January to see if they open up again.
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Hope this helps!
Have a great time in college and remember to always be proud of where you come from; no matter what someone else tells you!
Be Strong,
Samuel Lowry
I asked the same question to my Guidance Counselor about 3 and a half years ago, and she advised me to select that I am a Hispanic. I used to struggle as to what I should place for my ethnicity because I come from a multiethnic family. Am I Hispanic or a Westerner? Normally, I choose Other and put I am Hispanic America, because I am proud to be both.
Anyways, to get to your question, and Jennifer said this too, there are scholarships out there specifically to support people with Hispanic roots. I applied with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. I did not get it, but am sure someone who needed it more than me got it. I would suggest going to this link and applying. It is closed right now for the 2020 year, but check in January to see if they open up again.
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Hope this helps!
Have a great time in college and remember to always be proud of where you come from; no matter what someone else tells you!
Be Strong,
Samuel Lowry
Jennifer Galvin ☁ Queen of Apps ☁
Technology Sales Strategist at Okta
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Washington, Washington
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Yes, some scholarships are specifically targeted to folks of a certain ethnicity or background to increase diversity. You can do some research and use these to your advantage.
If the scholarship does not specifically require a certain background, take care that it also does not discriminate against something else that may disqualify you prior to applying.