2026 Scholarship Application
The Alliance for Hispanic Advancement (AHA) scholarship is for students that plan to attend a vocational, trade school, community college, or university. The scholarship award is up to $500 for one academic year. Scholarship applications are evaluated by an impartial scholarship committee utilizing a rubric process. Preference will be given to those with strong academic performance, community involvement, and financial need..Recipients of the scholarship are encouraged to enroll and take a minimum of 6 units or equivalent at an accredited school. AHA also encourages applicants to participate in AHA community events and/or committees. Complete application and requested documentation must be postmarked or submitted online by April 17, 2026 for consideration.
AHA Scholarship Criteria
1. Applicant must be a resident of Yuba or Sutter Counties.
2. Applicant must be graduating from a Yuba or Sutter County school by summer 2026.
3. Applicant must thoroughly answer all application questions. If additional space is needed, list
the question number, utilize the additional information space on page 4, or use separate pages.
The following documents must be included for a complete application, postmarked or submitted by April 17, 2026 for the application to be considered:
1. Current official high school transcript sealed/stamped/signed by a school official.
2. Copy of your school identification card or state issued identification.
3. Complete AHA scholarship application.
4. One letter of recommendation. Letter of recommendation must be from a school faculty member or community member (must be a non-relative).
Name:
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Address:
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City:
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Zip Code:
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Email address:
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Home phone:
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High School:
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Gender:
Date of Birth:
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Father's Name:
Occupation:
Mother's Name:
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Are you currently employed?
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If yes please provide name of employer and brief description of duties.
What college do you plan on attending fall 2026?
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Annual household income:
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Number of adults in household:
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Number of children (under 18) in household:
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Are you an AHA member/volunteer?
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1.Tell us about yourself and your background. What does it mean to be of Hispanic heritage and how has that shaped your view of the world?
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2. How active are you in volunteering in your community and or school, e.g. after school programs, youth service clubs, church groups etc.?
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3. What course of study do you plan on pursuing? Why have you chosen this course of study?
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4. What challenges have you had to overcome in your life?
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Additional Information:
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Current official high school transcript.
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Copy of your school identification card or state issued identification.
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Letter of recommendation.
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I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that no one has helped me in answering aforementioned.
I hereby authorize AHA officials to verify the information provided.
I understand that by providing false or incomplete information I will disqualify myself from the scholarship.
I understand that as a recipient of AHA scholarship I will serve the community and support the mission of AHA.
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Date:
Monday, 30 March 2026 (EDT)
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