El Futuro Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Here’s a clearer, more teacher-like version of your scholarship information — organized so a student can read it once and know exactly what to do.

About the program
- Since it began, the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (SACHCC Foundation), a subsidiary of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SACHCC), has awarded more than $665,000 in scholarships to recent high school graduates and current college students. Supporting Latino/a students in the Sacramento region is one of the foundation’s core values: investing in our future workforce and leaders.
- The 2025 El Futuro Scholarship Program will award three $1,000 scholarships.

Who is eligible
General eligibility (minimum requirements at the time you apply)
- Recent high school graduate from an eligible high school, or
- Currently enrolled in at least 6 units at a California Community College, or
- Currently enrolled in at least 12 units at a college or university,
AND
- Must be of Hispanic/Latino/a origin,
AND
- Must live in the Sacramento six-county region: Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, or Yuba counties.

Leadership Award eligibility (minimum requirements at the time you apply)
- Must be of Hispanic/Latino/a origin,
- Must live in the Sacramento six-county region (same counties as above),
- Must be enrolled in one of the following:
- a four‑year college or university, or
- a California Community College with at least 12 units, or
- a graduate program at a university.

Application checklist (what to include)
1. Scholarship choice — clearly state whether you are applying for:
- El Futuro Scholarship, or
- Mayor Joe Serna, Jr. Leadership Scholarship.
2. Contact information — full name, address, email, and phone number. If you or your family are members of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber, include the name of the business.
3. Personal statement — explain your educational path and career goals. Describe how this award will help you reach those goals. If you are applying for the Mayor Joe Serna, Jr. Leadership Scholarship, include concrete examples of your leadership (roles, actions, results).
4. Community involvement/service — list current and past school and community activities, including volunteer work. Briefly explain how these experiences affected you or what you learned from them.
5. Financial need — describe your financial situation and how you are financing your education.
6. Transcripts — attach unofficial transcripts for your high school and/or college coursework.
7. One letter of recommendation — the writer should evaluate your academic potential, public service, leadership experience, financial need, and other qualities that indicate your potential for future success.

A few practical tips (from a teacher)
- Follow the checklist exactly and include everything requested.
- Be specific and give examples (dates, roles, outcomes) rather than general statements.
- Ask your recommender to address the points listed above so their letter is useful to reviewers.
- Proofread everything before submitting.

If you want, I can help you turn your personal statement or résumé into a stronger submission.