EHN's 2026 High School Student Scholarship Application

The Elgin Hispanic Network (EHN) Scholarship Program aims to support Hispanic high school students in their pursuit of an undergraduate college education or trade school curriculum. EHN grants scholarships to full-time high school students of Hispanic heritage. Decisions on awards are determined by the EHN Board of Directors, relying on recommendations from the EHN Scholarship Committee which is composed of community volunteers.

EHN awards are determined by evaluating:

• Academic performance
• Extracurricular activities
• Financial need
• Community involvement within and on behalf of the Hispanic community
• Consideration of bilingualism and biculturalism
• Description of career goals

CLICK "REGISTER" TO APPLY. (NOTE: you must be a current resident of Elgin, IL)

Checklist (All items in the checklist must be submitted on or before the Monday, April 13, 2026 deadline)

• Completed PDF fillable pages 3 – 6 of this application form
• High school transcript, encompassing:
• Standardized college entrance exam test scores (SAT or ACT)
• Resumé (not exceeding 2 pages) detailing:
•  A) Extracurricular activities
•  B) Volunteer community service experience
•  C) Required school community service experience
•  D) Leadership, awards, honors
•  E) Work experience
• Electronic copy of the acceptance letter to the university/college
• Two letters of recommendation. Applicants hold sole responsibility to ensure these letters have been uploaded onto the website.