Latino Leadership Scholarship Fund
For the past 5 years, the Hammonton Health Coalition has run the Latino Leadership Scholarship Fund. Although the Coalition no longer exists, we are happy to announce that CATA, a member organization of the former HHC, has taken over the management of the fund and will continue to support Latino students in the town of Hammonton, New Jersey, as they pursue higher education.
We are excited to launch the 6th year of the Latino Leadership Scholarship Fund!
In an effort to support students who may have limited access to resources while seeking a higher education in the Hammonton community, the Hammonton Health Coalition created The Latino Leadership Scholarship Fund in 2020. Since then, we have handed out almost $25,000 in scholarships to 36 Latino high school seniors in Hammonton, NJ. Students who have received the scholarships have gone on to attend Rutgers University, Rowan University, Stockton University, Lehigh University, University of Virginia, and the University of Notre Dame.
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide some financial assistance towards the costs associated with buying books and supplies for the first semester of college while also awarding students who demonstrate academic achievement and have had a positive impact on our community.
Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must:
-
Be a graduating Hammonton High School or ACIT Senior from Hammonton, NJ who has been accepted and intends on attending college in the fall.
-
Submit an application consisting of a 500-word essay describing their experience as a Latino student, their goals and aspirations after finishing college, and how the scholarship would help them achieve those goals.
-
Provide a copy of a college acceptance letter.
Applications must be completed and turned in by May 22, 2026.
The scholarships will be handed out at a small reception in June of this year.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to us at