* Rene Matos Memorial Scholarship Program - Available to NHCFAE dependants, and to Hispanics, women and other minorities in general. Instructions and application forms included below. The Rene Matos Memorial Scholarship was established in the name of a very motivated and dedicated man, who in every way epitomized the dream to succeed, while helping others along the way (Read More)...

* NHCFAE Tuition Reimbursement Program - Available to members of NHCFAE who are pursuing a higher education. Instructions and application form included below.

PURPOSE: The NHCFAE's Rene Matos Memorial Scholarship program assists dependants of NHCFAE members, Students of Hispanic Descent; minority and women complete their higher education efforts by recognizing and rewarding academically superior performance, achievements, leadership, and community involvement. NHCFAE scholarships are available on a competitive basis to any undergraduate, graduate, or technical/vocational student.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be accepted to or be attending an accredited college, university, or Vocational/trade School at the time the scholarship is awarded.

SELECTION PROCESS:. NHCFAE scholars are recommended for selection by a review committee, which evaluates applicants on the following criteria:

• Financial Need
• Academic Achievement
• Student Activities
• Honors/Awards
• Community Involvement
• Leadership
• Personal Qualities and Strengths

The NHCFAE scholarship selection committee publicizes the program and selects the recipients.

Without exception, applications postmarked later than May 1 will not be accepted. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified of their application status August 15-30. ALL SELECTION DECISIONS BY THE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE ARE FINAL.

INSTRUCTIONS:. It is the applicant's responsibility to accurately complete his/her application and mail it before the May 1 due date. No applications postmarked after May 1 will be accepted. Your package must include the following:

a. APPLICATION FORM:. Fill in the attached application form NHCFAE Scholarship Application. Leave no blanks; if an item does not apply, indicate with "N/A". Incomplete applications will not be processed. Be sure to sign and date the application in the space provided.

b. FINANCIAL NEED STATEMENT: Submit a copy of the following Financial Report submitted to the college, university or vocation/trade school where you are or will be enrolled:

c. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: An official transcript (sealed) of recent high school/college/vocational or trade school course work and a verification of enrollment must accompany your application or be sent by the school to the NHCFAE address listed below, postmarked no later than May 1. (Please have school compute and annotate GPA on official transcript based on 4.0 [un-weighted]). First year graduate students are to send their undergraduate transcript.

d. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: (Dated within past year). Only one letter of recommendation is to be submitted, from a school official who can verify your academic honors and/or awards; student activities; and community involvement as well as discuss your potential for future success. It should address qualities such as mature. Motivation, self-confidence /leadership and commitment. It should be sent with the application or be postmarked no later than May 1. The name of the school with an address and telephone number of the official writing the recommendation should be included.

e. PHOTOGRAPH: A recent color or black and white photograph or photocopy of your photograph, no larger than four by six inches may accompany the application package. (Photo will not be returned). Scholarship winner names and photographs will be published in the National Hispanic Coalition's Annual Conference awards program brochure and may also be used for public relations purposes.

2008 Applications for Rene Matos Memorial Scholarship (Doc)

2008 Applications for Tuition Reimbursement Program (PDF)

Send all mail to:

    NHCFAE Scholarship Selection Committee
    PO Box 23276
    Washington, D.C. 20026-3276

NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION. If you desire notification of results please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope. Results will be mailed after August 15.

If you have any questions regarding the Rene Matos Memorial Scholarship, please advise and a reply will be sent to your e-mail address after September 1.