Hispanic Scholarship Fund

What Hispanic Scholarship Fund does

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Gardena, California. Its core function is providing scholarships and supporting the higher education of Hispanic American students from college preparation through career entry. Since founding, HSF has awarded over $756 million in scholarships to more than 65,000 scholars. The organization serves four primary user segments: exceptional Hispanic college students (the primary segment), parents of Hispanic students, K-12 Hispanic students in early college preparation, and HSF alumni who continue engagement through mentoring and career services.

HSF's product portfolio spans flagship scholarship programs (HSF Scholarship Program, The Gates Scholarship which HSF administers for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), a suite of in-person programs (College Camps, College Prep Saturday, College 101, Youth Leadership Institute, National Leadership Conference, Finance Conference, STEM Summit, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Young Leaders Summit), online tools (Scholarship Finder, College Finder, the MyHSF account platform), support services (mentoring, career services, leadership development), and recognition events (Leaders in Education Awards, Alumni Hall of Fame Gala). The underlying technology is a standard web-based scholarship application and student management system; no proprietary AI/ML or advanced technology stack is evidenced.

HSF's revenue model is donation- and grant-driven. It receives contributions from corporate partners with multi-decade tenures (Wells Fargo, Coca-Cola, Disney, Toyota, Walmart Foundation, P&G, Nike, Target, UPS Foundation, American Express, Lowe's, among others), foundation grants (notably a $30.7M Lilly Endowment grant in 2019 and the Gates Foundation's multi-year scholarship program), and individual donors. HSF distributes 90+ cents of every donated dollar directly to scholarships, support services, career services, and programs. Go-to-market combines a self-serve digital channel (HSF.net), university-hosted College Camps across major U.S. metros, and corporate-partner referral networks.

Name

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Legal name

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Website

https://hsf.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that provides scholarships, college preparation, leadership development, and career support services to Hispanic American students, funded by corporate partners and foundations and distributing over $756M to 65,000+ scholars since inception.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH), Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE), Country/Region-Specific Scholarships (Inbound/Outbound) (EDAIAOAC)

Keywords

• Scholarship programs
• Higher education support
• College preparation
• Student mentorship
• Nonprofit scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: HSF operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations and grants from corporate partners (Wells Fargo, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Disney, Target, Nike, and many others), foundation grants (Lilly Endowment $30.7M, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Anheuser-Busch Foundation), and individual contributions. These funds are used to award scholarships and support programs.
2. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support scholarships and programs. The organization reports that 90+ cents of every dollar donated goes directly to scholarships and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial scholarships, college preparation programs, leadership development, career services, and mentorship to exceptional Hispanic American students pursuing higher education. Since 1975, HSF has awarded over $756 million in scholarships to more than 65,000 scholars, complemented by programs such as College Camps, Youth Leadership Institute, National Leadership Conference, and STEM/Finance/Media summits.

Product overview

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) operates as a nonprofit scholarship organization rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of scholarship programs (HSF Scholarship Program, The Gates Scholarship) and educational support programs including College Prep Saturday, College 101 workshops, College Camps, Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), National Leadership Conference (NLC), Finance Conference, STEM Summit, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Young Leaders Summit (YLS). These programs are complemented by online tools (Scholarship Finder, College Finder), support services (mentoring, career services, leadership development), and recognition events (Scholar Celebration Series, Leaders in Education Awards, Alumni Hall of Fame Gala). The organization also maintains a Corporate Partner Program connecting corporations with its mission. The primary digital presence includes an HSF Blog providing financial aid resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $756 million in scholarships awarded to more than 65,000 Scholars since 1975
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• ABM IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2025ABM Industries renewed its partnership with HSF in July 2025 with an annual commitment of $50,000, continuing support for HSF's scholarship and support programs.
• The Coca-Cola CompanyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 April 2025As Diamante Sponsors for HSF's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Leaders in Education Awards, Coca-Cola contributed $1 million. Longstanding partner since 1998.
• Lowe's Companies, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 August 2024Extended 15-year partnership to support HSF's Finance Conference, STEM Summit, and Scholarship programs. Lowe`s has been a dedicated partner since 2009.
• The Walt Disney CompanyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 202426-year partnership continuing to support HSF Technology programs, Scholarships, Media & Entertainment Summit, and Support Services. Disney established its scholarship program in 2014.
• Target CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 June 202424-year partnership renewal supporting HSF's Scholar Celebration Series, Scholarships, and Support Services. Partner since 2000.
• Wells Fargo & CompanyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 May 2024Longstanding partner since 1998 supporting College Prep Saturday, Finance Conference, National Leadership Conference, STEM Summit, Young Leaders Summit, Youth Leadership Institute, and Scholarships.
• Nike, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2024Partnership renewal continuing Nike Scholar Program, supporting Scholarships, Support Services, National Leadership Conference (NLC), and Youth Leadership Institute (YLI). Partnership began in 2023.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Renewed commitment since 2017 to empower courageous leaders alongside HSF. College Board supports HSF's mission of advancing educational opportunities for students.
• The Coca-Cola CompanyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 March 2024Continues decades-long partnership (since 1998) playing crucial role in empowering students across the nation.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2024Partnership continues to expand platform and services supporting National Leadership Conference (NLC) and HSF's Support Services. BCG has partnered since 2016.
• American Express CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 February 2024Continues support for Entrepreneurship Summit, Finance Conference, STEM Summit, Media & Entertainment Summit, and Youth Leadership Institute. Partner since 2009.
• Procter & Gamble Company (P&G)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 202438-year partnership continues supporting Scholarships and Support Services. P&G has been a steadfast partner since 1986.
• Toyota Motor North AmericaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 February 202436-year partnership continues supporting HSF Technology programs, Scholarships, Finance Conference, National Leadership Conference, STEM Summit, and Support Services. Partner since 1988.
• Walmart FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 January 202436-year partnership continues supporting HSF Technology programs, Scholarships, Finance Conference, National Leadership Conference, STEM Summit, and Support Services. Partner since 1988.
• Nationwide InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 January 2023Continues partnership supporting Finance Conference and LUNA (Leaders Uniting and Networking for Advancement) events. Partner since 2000.
• Wells Fargo & CompanyflagshipTechnology or IntegrationListed as Technology Partner on HSF website. Longstanding partner since 1998 providing technology platform support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Negro College Fund (UNCF): The largest U.S. nonprofit scholarship provider for African American students with a comparable model of corporate-funded scholarships, member institutions, and managed scholarship programs. Direct analogue as the leading ethnic-focused higher education fund.
• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF): The nation's largest nonprofit scholarship provider for Asian American and Pacific Islander students. Operates a similar corporate-sponsored, application-based scholarship model and offers comparable support services and leadership development programs.
• American Indian College Fund: Provides scholarships and support services to Native American students pursuing higher education. Operates a comparable corporate-funded scholarship model with strong foundation partnerships and student-support programming.
• Jackie Robinson Foundation: Provides four-year scholarships and leadership development to minority students, with a comprehensive support model (mentorship, internship placement, career services) very similar to HSF's wraparound Scholar program.
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI): Hispanic-focused nonprofit offering scholarships, internships, and leadership development for Latino youth. Directly comparable mission and beneficiary population to HSF.
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): Represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions and provides scholarships and support to Latino college students. Shares HSF's target population and corporate partnership model.

Broad incumbents

• Scholarship America: The nation's largest nonprofit scholarship management organization, administering corporate and foundation scholarship programs at scale. A broader incumbent that competes for outsourced scholarship-administration mandates similar to HSF's Gates Scholarship role.

Emerging players

• QuestBridge: Connects high-achieving low-income students (including many Hispanic students) to top colleges through scholarships and full-need admissions. Competes for the same top-tier Latino scholar candidates and corporate partner mindshare.

Others

• National College Attainment Network (NCAN): National membership organization focused on college access and attainment for underrepresented students. Operates in adjacent space as an ecosystem partner rather than direct scholarship competitor.

Regional players

• Círculo de Excelencia / National Hispanic College Fund: Smaller Hispanic-focused scholarship programs operating in defined U.S. regions. Compete for the same corporate partner CSR dollars at a more local scale, fragmenting the Hispanic-targeted scholarship market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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