El Café Del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest

Café Bustelo is hosting a nationwide scholarship contest for college students called El Café Del Futuro.

To qualify, students need to be 18 years of age or older and of Latino descent, currently enrolled full-time at a college or university, and a permanent legal resident of the United States.

Eligible students can apply for a chance to win one of nine $5,000 college scholarships.

The deadline is Jan. 15.

To enter, students must write an essay—of 800 words or less—in English or Spanish discussing the following topic: Describe how your Latino heritage, family, and the community in which you grew up have impacted your desire and motivation to obtain a college degree. Additionally, describe what you intend to accomplish with your degree and how you will give back to your community.

For more information visit www.haceonline.org/Cafe_Bustelo_Scholarship