Latino Scholarship Program

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Hispanic Chamber) announced this year’s Latino Scholarship Program award winners. A total of $114,000 was awarded to 32 students on May 23rd, 2025, during the Chamber’s annual Scholarship Award Luncheon at the AVENUE in Portland, Oregon. Oregon State Representative, Ricki Ruiz provided the keynote address, and Pamela Melchor Burgos provided the student keynote address. To date, the Hispanic Chamber has awarded over $3.2 million in scholarships to over 1,237 Hispanic students in Oregon and SW Washington. Awards range from $2,000 – $6,000.

General Requirements

• Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County, Washington
• Applicant must be currently attending a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington or have attended a high school in Oregon OR Clark County, Washington and currently enrolled in an accredited college.
• Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a high school or college transcript.
• Applicants will be evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, written essays and letters of recommendation.
• Applicant must be enrolled by September 2026 in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or an accredited graduate degree program