Rene Matos Scholarship

The NHCFAE’s Rene Matos Memorial Scholarship program assists dependants of NHCFAE members, Students of Hispanic Descent; minority and women complete their higher education efforts by recognizing and rewarding academically superior performance, achievements, leadership, and community involvement. NHCFAE scholarships are available on a competitive basis to any undergraduate, graduate, or technical/vocational student. Applicants must be accepted to or be attending an accredited college, university, or Vocational/trade School at the time the scholarship is awarded.

NHCFAE scholars are recommended for selection by a review committee, which evaluates applicants on the following criteria:
* Financial Need
* Academic Achievement
* Student Activities
* Honors/Awards
* Community Involvement
* Leadership
* Personal Qualities and Strengths

The NHCFAE scholarship selection committee publicizes the program and selects the recipients.