We're passionate about investing in our community. So it's an honor to provide scholarships for students through the Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Overview
Each year, we offer multiple $5,000 scholarships to college students at institutions that are members of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Since the scholarship program began in 2014, $1,050,000 in funds have been awarded to 210 students nationwide.
How It Works
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay of 600 words or less (in English or Spanish) about three topics:
- How they celebrate Latin culture with family, friends, or community.
- How these cultural experiences influenced their desire and motivation to obtain a college degree.
- How they plan to use their education to further support and uplift your community or profession.
The scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who are enrolled full-time at a four-year HACU-member institution.
The El Café del Futuro Scholarships are available to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Must have applied for and received financial aid for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Must be considered a first-generation college student. (Student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) did not complete a four-year bachelor’s degree from a university in the United States.)
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 25
Award Deadline: Register to View