Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student of Latino heritage who will be attending an institution of higher education in Nebraska for the upcoming school year? If so, consider applying for the Barrientos Scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $900 and $5,000 to winning applicants. To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the BSF (Barrientos Scholarship Foundation) website.

If you’re a Latino student who is set to enter or return to a Nebraska university for the upcoming school year, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Learn more and apply through the scholarship program’s website here

About Barrientos Scholarship Foundation

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Their primary goal is to help reduce the financial burden for students who have demonstrated strong academic aptitude, service to others, high character (via letters of recommendation), and personal ambition. As rising cost of higher education continues to be a major obstacle for many students, the Foundation vows to reward students for their achievements by helping reduce their financial burden to attend college.

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• Below are some of the general eligibility criteria for the BSF scholarships. However, bear in mind that specific scholarships may have additional, unique eligibility criteria.
• GRADE LEVEL: High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
• RACE/ETHNICITY: Hispanic/Latino
• STATE: Nebraska