Scholarships
UP TO $5,000 PER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Prospanica is proud to offer a select number of scholarships for qualified undergraduate students and graduate business students committed to making a positive change through their contributions to society. We’re looking for entrepreneurial thinkers who know that true accomplishment is much more than individual success, it uplifts the entire community. Through this scholarship program, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders to break barriers, drive meaningful change, and create a lasting impact in business and beyond.
The 2026 Scholarship Program will Run in
One Round
Application Opens: February 1, 2026
Application Deadline: May 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Notification of Selection Results: July 2026
Funds Disbursed: September 2026
Need help with your application?
Reach out here for assistance: scholarships@prospanica.org
General Scholarship Requirements
We have a select number of Prospanica scholarships. Applicants to the Prospanica Scholarship Program must:
- Have a Prospanica membership – Member ID required.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a postgraduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.) at an accredited university business school in the United States or Puerto Rico. For undergraduate awards, applicants must be college freshman or higher at the time of application.
Conference Host State Scholarship Requirements
We have a select number of Prospanica Host State scholarships. Applicants to the Prospanica Conference Host State Scholarship Program must:
- Have a Prospanica membership – Member ID required.
- A college student currently pursuing education in the state hosting Prospanica’s Annual Conference.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a postgraduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.) at an accredited university business school in the United States or Puerto Rico. For undergraduate awards, applicants must be college freshman or higher at the time of application.
At Prospanica, we foster an inclusive and welcoming comunidad where everyone belongs. We welcome all who share our commitment to professional growth, education, and equity—because inclusion drives innovation and success.
2025 Scholarship Award Winners
Felicidades to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
Sophia Vazquez
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Class of 2029, Industrial Design
Stephanie Terrasas
Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business
Class of 2026, MBA
Nayir Felix
Saint Mary’s College of California
Class of 2026, MBA
Andres Carrasco
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Class of 2027, MBA
Jovanni Gomez
Cornell Johnson
Class of 2027, Finance
Gabriel Gerson
Northeastern University
Class of 2026, MBA
Sabrina Murphy
Harvard Business School
Class of 2026, MBA
Cooper Tubiana
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Class of 2027, Entrepreneurship
David Lester
University of Michigan
Class of 2027, Business Administration
Melissa Tovar
Arizona State University
Class of 2026, Psychology
Scholarship Recipient Testimonials
“The scholarship has eased financial stress, allowing me to fully engage in my MBA journey, pursue leadership opportunities, and make a meaningful impact in my community.”
– Ori Torres De Oliveira
Duke University, Class of 2025 | MBA
“Receiving this scholarship has lightened my financial burden, allowing me to focus on my education and continue my mission of advocating for financial literacy in underrepresented communities.”
– Jasmin Ledesma
University of Houston, Class of 2026 | Finance
“The Prospanica Scholarship offset the cost of my education and provided access to the national conference where I was able to connect with like-minded Hispanic leaders from across the country that I still keep in contact with to this day.”
– Will Jaramillo
University of Dallas, Class of 2018 | MBA
“The Prospanica Scholarship enabled me to participate in a global immersion course at Simon, a transformational experience both personally and professionally. I gained firsthand insights into Brazilian culture, business dynamics, and the evolving consumer landscape, an opportunity that would not have been possible without this support.”
– Sidney Leon
University of Rochester, Class of 2025 | MBA
A Special Thank You to our Scholarship Donors
Make a difference today! Donate to the Prospanica Scholarship Fund.
Create a lasting impact by funding a named scholarship that supports talented students within our community. Sponsors can personalize their award by selecting up to three eligibility parameters (e.g., university, academic standing, GPA, major, or other criteria). For more information contact corporaterelations@prospanica.org.
Scholarship FAQs
Go to www.Prospanica.org and click ‘Sign in’ on the top. Once you have logged in, click the drop-down arrow next to your name in the right-hand corner of the window and select ‘Account + Settings’. This will take you to the Profile page, where you will see your Membership ID underneath Account Information.
Go to www.Prospanica.org and click ‘Sign in’ on the top. Once you have logged in, click ‘My Profile’ from the menu bar. Beneath your name will be the line that says ‘Groups’. Click the blue circle to the right of the word Groups and it will load a page that shows your Chapter.
Official transcripts must be obtained through your high school administration office, or your college registrar office. Transcripts are normally printed on official letterhead and/or state that they are official. Transcripts may contain or require a signature.
Note: Your official transcript may come to you in a sealed envelope, stating it will become unofficial if opened. When scanning or copying your official transcripts, a watermark may appear noting that they are now unofficial. Despite any watermarks or sealed envelopes, you may open the envelope if needed to upload the document. These documents will be considered official for our purposes. Acceptable file types are .pdf, .tif, .png, .jpeg, .jpg, .bmp and .xps. When scanning or copying, you do not need to include a copy of the sealed envelope.
Unofficial transcripts may be accessed through your school’s online student portal. These pages must still be converted to one of the acceptable file formats. Unofficial transcripts must contain your name.
Yes! Past scholarship recipients can apply again as long as they meet the other eligibility requirements.
Yes, you do need to be a member. However, for those experiencing financial hardship we have a membership fee waiver form.
Prospanica treats all individuals on merit and its programmatic activities are open to all persons regardless of race, color, or national origin. It does not use race, color, or national origin in decisions pertaining to scholarships or programs, nor does it preference certain racial or ethnic groups or deny anyone the ability to participate fully in its programs.