National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA) Scholarship Program (Migrant Hispanic)

National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA)

Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: May 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No

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About

The NMSHSA Scholarship Program supports students from migrant and seasonal farmworker families. Many recipients are Hispanic and face unique challenges in accessing higher education.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: 2.5+
  • Demographic: immigrant
  • Current or former Migrant & Seasonal Head Start student, parent, or staff member
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Enrolled or accepted into an accredited US institution

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcript
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Proof of Head Start affiliation
  • FAFSA/SAR

Timeline

Applications open March 1. Deadline May 1. Notifications by July.

Tips

Share your personal story and how your background as a migrant/seasonal farmworker has influenced your educational goals. Emphasize your resilience and determination.