Elgin Hispanic Network's 2025 Adult Scholarship

The purpose of the Elgin Hispanic Network (EHN) Adult Student Scholarship Program is to assist an adult - over the age 19 and up to age 65 - of Hispanic heritage who is pursuing an undergraduate college education, vocational or trade school curriculum. This scholarship of up to $1,500.00 will be awarded in November of 2025. Award decisions are made by the EHN Board of Directors based on the recommendations of the EHN Awards Committee, which consists of volunteers from the community.

EHN awards are based upon the applicant’s:

• Financial need
• Demonstration of bilingualism and biculturalism
• Involvement within and on behalf of the local Hispanic community
• Evidence of work towards stated career goals

Finalists may be asked to participate in a brief interview, at which time proof of income and tax returns may need to be provided. The selected finalist will be requested (but not required) to provide signed permission to be featured in photo or video on EHN’s online and social media presence.

Important Note: The scholarship check is only made out to and mailed directly to the school at which the adult student finalist is enrolled OR to the bank where the adult student finalist may have accrued student loans. Checks are NOT made out to the individual award finalist.

DACA and other undocumented students are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:

• Be over age 19 at time of application
• Be a resident of Elgin
• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school and in good academic standing
• Be available to attend our annual EHN Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 19, 2025. More details will be provided via email.
• *** EHN Board members and the Awards Committee members and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.
• *** Those who have received the EHN Adult Scholarship in the last three years are also not eligible.

Incomplete and late submissions will not be considered.

• Completed PDF fillable application (Click here to complete the application)
• Separate document, no longer than TWO separate pages, with answers to questions (listed on bottom of page 3)
• Resume to include educational background, employment history, community volunteer experience, leadership experience and awards / honors.
• Electronic document of most recent university/college/trade school transcript with completed courses and grades received (if available). If this is not available, then a copy of successful enrollment in university/college/trade school is sufficient.
• Electronic copy of current school year financial statement from university/college/trade school that includes any grants, scholarships and student loans awarded (if available).
• Two Letters of Recommendations