Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Latino Scholarship

The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, based in Portland, Oregon, runs an annual Latino Scholarship Program for students of Hispanic ancestry who permanently reside in Oregon or Clark County, Washington, and are currently attending -- or have previously attended -- high school there. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA and must plan to enroll by that September in an accredited community college, four-year college, university, or graduate program; awards weigh academics, extracurricular involvement, community service, an essay, and letters of recommendation, and first-generation and DACA students are specifically encouraged to apply. Individual awards run $2,000 to $6,000 -- the chamber awarded a combined $133,000 across 34 students in its 2026 cycle -- with recipients announced each May.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust be of Hispanic ancestry and a permanent resident of Oregon or Clark County, Washington, currently attending (or having previously attended) high school in that area.

Applying

Individual awards range from $2,000 to $6,000; the chamber awarded a combined $133,000 to 34 students in its 2026 cycle.