Rumba Meats Scholarship

Rumba Meats, part of the Cargill family of brands, helps the Hispanic community celebrate their culture and preserve their heritage through food. Through a partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Rumba is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Scholarship Requirements

• Must be a high school senior graduating in the Spring of 2026
• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories
• Students must verify full-time enrollment status for the 2025/2026 academic school year before scholarship disbursement
• Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
• Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
• Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
• At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• After being notified that they have been chosen to receive the scholarship, the recipient must submit a two-minute video articulating ‘How your Hispanic heritage has influenced your life and how you plan to preserve it throughout your life,” together with other additional questions.
• Scholarship award: Students will receive a one-time, non-renewable scholarship of $1,000.

Essays

• Background –Describe your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life and/or work experiences that have influenced you. What is your most significant achievement? Did you overcome any obstacles or challenges? If so, how? (500-1,000 words)
• Your Heritage and You – How has your Hispanic heritage influenced how you live your life? What impact has it had on your leadership aspirations? How will your heritage influence how you will serve your community in the future? What do you see as some of the most important Hispanic contributions to the United States? (500-1,000 words)
• OPTIONAL: What else would you like to share with us that is relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship? (Not required)

Additional Requirements

• Portrait Picture – Applicants must submit a recent photograph (high-resolution, color, size: 2.5 x 3.5 ratios, png. or jpg. format). The picture should be suitable (Portrait) for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients. Selfies are not accepted.
• Resume – Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF format of their work experience, academic accomplishments and other relevant information.
• Transcript – Applicants must submit their most updated transcript. All transcripts must be uploaded as a PDF document in the application.