Paco Rosales Scholarship

The Mississippi Hispanic Association (MHA) proudly presents the Paco Rosales Scholarship Fund in memory of our dear friend, esteemed member, and role model, Paco Rosales, who served as MHA Vice-President, MHA President for three consecutive terms, as well as Latino Festival Chairman. He will long be remembered as one of the most endearing and dedicated members of our community.

The Paco Rosales Scholarship Fund is one of the most rewarding projects this organization has undertaken. MHA has created this program on the premise that education is the most empowering attribute for social, economic, and political mobility. MHA wants to serve the educational needs of its members; therefore, the scholarship program aims to fulfill the MHA mission statement by helping students who wish to continue their education in any of the higher learning institutions in the state of Mississippi. The program’s focus on college education is in response to debilitating low number of Hispanics with college degrees. Among minority groups, Hispanics are the most under-represented segment of the American population with a college degree.

The Paco Rosales Scholarship Fund provides partial tuition for undergraduate students (including entering freshman) enrolled in any of the higher learning institutions in Mississippi.

Eligibility Requirements & Selection of Awardees

“Awardee” describes the student applicant who has completed the eligibility requirements and has qualified but not completed the process of confirming acceptance. The awardee becomes a recipient when the verification process has been reviewed and approved by the Paco Rosales Scholarship Fund Committee (PRSFC).

Eligibility Requirements

Residency
- The applicant must be a resident of the state of Mississippi for at least one (1) year prior the time of the application and initial claiming of the award.
- The applicant must be of Hispanic descent.

Membership
- The applicant must be a member of the Mississippi Hispanic Association prior to the scholarship application.
- High School graduates, eighteen (18) years old or younger, must be a member through his/her parents at the time of the application.
- College student, eighteen (18) years old or older, must be an individual member prior to the application of the scholarship.

Age and gender
- The PCSF does not discriminate with reference to the age, gender, political orientation or religious belief of the applicant.

Application
- The prospective awardee must download and complete the application and mail application, along with proof of eligibility to:

Mississippi Hispanic Association
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 971
Jackson, MS 39205

Proof of Eligibility
- Proof of enrollment in an accredited junior college, college or university of the state of Mississippi.
- A transcript with GPA of at least 2.8
- A copy of a photo ID

Choosing of Awardee

Awardees will be selected according to the number of qualified applicants.
Eligibility is determined by confirmation of the information provided.
Failing to comply with one or more of the requirements will affect the odds of being awarded the scholarship.

Notification

The applicant or awardee will be notified immediately after selection by a letter of congratulations.

Requirements for Receiving Funds

Each awardee must be enrolled in a junior college, college or university before he/she becomes a Paco Rosales Scholarship Fund recipient.
The award will be mailed directly to the school account of the recipient (no exceptions).
If tuition has been paid, it is the responsibility of the college/university to draw up a refund check.

Determining the Amount of the Grant

The recipient will be granted the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) for the academic year.
The Paco Rosales Scholarship grant covers part of the student’s tuition and not other fees or costs.

Renewal of Grants

Eligibility guidelines for continuing recipients are the same as for new applicants. The student must re-apply and submit a new application including the appropriate information.