At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- Colgate lists regional Haz La U grants of $4,000, $3,000 or $2,000 and a $10,000 national-level grant for one regional winner. These are competitive tiers, not a promised personal payment or a full-college-cost award; confirm the actual grant terms.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Colgate-Palmolive ↗
- Income / financial rules
- The sponsor describes academic excellence, community service and leadership. No numerical household-income award rule is modeled here; completing an application does not establish selection or a personal amount.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Colgate-Palmolive ↗
- Who to check first
- The main current route is high-school or home-school study with spring-2027 graduation and accredited higher-education enrollment in 2027–28. This is not a general current-college-student scholarship.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Hispanic Heritage Foundation ↗
- Application timing
- The 2026 application and all documents are due November 1, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. PST, as stated by the application FAQ. The cycle concerns spring-2027 graduation and 2027–28 college entry; do not reuse an older announcement’s deadline.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Colgate-Palmolive ↗As of Oct 16, 2026 · Hispanic Heritage Foundation ↗
Choose the correct application cycle
Status was reviewed on Oct 16, 2026. A filing window, a priority date and an award decision are different steps. Check the official programme before acting.
2026 application — spring-2027 graduates
Reported openProgramme application
- Final filing
Use the eligibility checklist and confirm the terms for this cycle. Published amounts do not establish your award.
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Start from the current 2026 Youth Awards application and read the spring-2027 graduation/college-entry conditions. Applying to Youth Awards automatically includes consideration for Haz La U; there is no second Haz La U application described here.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Hispanic Heritage Foundation ↗As of Oct 16, 2026 · Hispanic Heritage Foundation ↗
- 2Prepare the school transcript, essay responses and one recommendation. The portal accepts only one recommendation upload; coordinate with the school and recommender rather than assuming the form alone completes the application.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Hispanic Heritage Foundation ↗
- 3For a recommender submitting directly, use the required-documents section’s email/link instructions and follow up. Ensure the application and every required document are uploaded by the actual deadline.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Hispanic Heritage Foundation ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Colgate lists regional Haz La U grants of $4,000, $3,000 or $2,000 and a $10,000 national-level grant for one regional winner. These are competitive tiers, not a promised personal payment or a full-college-cost award; confirm the actual grant terms.
Is there an income limit?
The sponsor describes academic excellence, community service and leadership. No numerical household-income award rule is modeled here; completing an application does not establish selection or a personal amount.
When should I apply?
The 2026 application and all documents are due November 1, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. PST, as stated by the application FAQ. The cycle concerns spring-2027 graduation and 2027–28 college entry; do not reuse an older announcement’s deadline.
Sources & verification
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