The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is pleased to be the administrator of the Dr. Ervin "Vinny" Caraballo Scholarship. We aim to award scholarships to college students with a drive and passion to further their education and have a passion for community involvement. Supporting education is a crucial part of the HACE mission in helping Latinos succeed in every phase of their careers.

About Dr. Ervin Caraballo:
Dr. Caraballo was a driving force in HACE’s programming and growing impact on a national scale. He served on the Board of Directors from 1996 through 2003, provided leadership and guidance as a member for the 25th anniversary committee in 2007. In 2013, he led HACE’s efforts in the research and publication of the HACE Pulse Survey. In 2015, Vinny helped shape HACE’s vision for the future by participating in the Strategic Planning Committee. Above all, he served as a mentor and role model to HACE’s current President & CEO, Patricia Mota. He embodied HACE’s mission and his leadership, guidance, and presence are greatly missed.

Dr. Caraballo’s life trajectory and accomplishments truly exemplify that of a great servant leader. HACE is proud that Dr. Caraballo’s rich legacy will continue to inspire lives for years to come via the HACE Dr. Ervin “Vinny” Caraballo Scholarship Fund.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Current full-time undergraduate or graduate student
Open to ALL majors
Minimum of 3.0 GPA
Demonstrate financial need
Must be able to attend HACE’s National Leadership Summit & Awards Celebration (April 30 - May 1). Virtual and in-person options available.
Scholarship winners required to record a video
Past recipients are not eligible to reapply

Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025, 5:00 PM CST
Scholarship Value: $2,500

For any questions, email Steven Hodge, Program Manager, HACE at steven@haceonline.org or call (312) 435-0498.

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Please share the address of your institution's Financial Aid office (if selected, we will send the scholarship money to the Financial Aid office)*

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Essays

1. How do you embody the leadership ideals of Dr. Vinny Caraballo in regards to being a responsible member of your community? What are your goals for creating opportunities for future Hispanic and/or Latino/a/x/e generations? (Minimum of 200 words)*

2. How has your Latino/a/x/e heritage, family and community impacted your motivation to obtain a college degree? Describe what you intend to accomplish with your degree and how this scholarship will help you achieve that. (Minimum of 200 words)*

3. Describe how you embody the HACE mission and vision.

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