Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 28th year, the Youth Awards honor high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Green, with additional categories being added throughout the awards season.

Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue.

Once selected, recipients will be celebrated in virtual ceremonies and will become part of our broader HHF network of 200,000 professionals and fulfill our unique cycle of leadership where we meet America's priorities in the classroom and workforce.

Eligibility

Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2027
Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2027-2028
If selected, attendance to the virtual awards ceremony is mandatory