ALPFA offers scholarships to students, in the US or Puerto Rico, who are pursuing undergraduate / graduate studies.  The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage those students who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need to continue pursuing their professional careers. Over the past 3 years, ALPFA has awarded students over $457,000 in scholarship money.

2010-2011 HSF/ALPFA Scholarship Fund

With 52 percent of ALPFA’s 11,000 members comprised of students, ALPFA is committed to providing greater access to scholarship dollars in addition to programs and opportunities that will help students transfer from the academic world into the corporate sector. The partnership with HSF and ALPFA will aim to distribute $130,000 in scholarship dollars in 2010 and bring the top scholarship recipients to the ALPFA Annual Convention where they have the opportunity to participate in events with PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte in addition to having access to professionals and executives.

“The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education, and ALPFA is the largest Latino professional association with over 37 years of creating opportunities for Latinos. Our combined experience and resources will only enhance and strengthen our efforts and further both our missions,” commented Manny Espinoza, ALPFA CEO.

ALPFA is awarding free student memberships to students that apply through the HSF/ALPFA Scholarship Program beginning October 1, 2009. When asked why, Geraldine Contreras, Director of Student Affairs explained, “Many students do not realize the benefit of getting involved with professional organizations before they graduate. At ALPFA, we have programs that get students in front of potential mentors, recruiters and role models. It can make a huge impact on their future, and we want to ensure every student applying for a scholarship has that opportunity.”

Students can apply for the HSF/ALPFA Scholarship Program by visiting www.hsf.net.

For more information, contact Geraldine Contreras (ALPFA National Director of Student Affairs) at geraldine.contreras@national.alpfa.org .

2009 Local Scholarship Winners

Kathy Celis, Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN    

George Martinez, Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Henry Montoya, Finance 

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY