HEEF Scholarships

Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)

These scholarships are for Hispanic students who have lived in Orange County, California for the past three years. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be one of the following: an Orange County public or private high school senior who will enroll full-time at a two- or four-year college or university; an Orange County community college transfer student who will enroll full-time at a four-year college or university; or an entering or continuing community college student who qualifies for a sub fund that awards community college students. Applicants must be eligible for need-based financial aid and must submit a FAFSA and report their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on their application. Dream Act/AB 540 applicants must complete the self-reported information section of the online application. If eligible, students may apply for a HEEF General Scholarship (3.0 GPA or higher) and one Sub Fund Scholarship (see application link for specific criteria).