Hispanic ECS Fund
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OUR HECSF SCHOLARSHIPS
The Hispanic Educational, Cultural and Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that scholarships of $750 will be awarded this year. There will also be one Grupo Atlántico Scholarship of $1000. These scholarships are recognition of a student’s overall achievements and are available to (1) Hispanic/Latino students, (2) having a permanent domicile in in the Greater St. Louis area (includes counties in Missouri and Illinois listed below) (3) enrolled in post-secondary course work or trade school, (4) in the fall of 2025.
For the purposes of these scholarships and to qualify, at least one of the applicant’s grandparents (living or deceased) must be Hispanic/Latino. Members of the Board of Directors of Hispanic ECS Fund and their relatives cannot be applicants.
For 2025, the Hispanic ECS Fund is offering scholarships as follows:
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Hispanic ECS Fund Scholarships of $750.
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Grupo Atlántico Scholarship – This one (1) $1,000 scholarship is to be awarded to a female student pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine (STEMM) in a college/university.
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The scholarship application portal can be accessed at the following link: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/9675
2022 HISPANIC EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
HECSF Scholarships awardees, from left to right: Mr. Santiago Beltran, HECSF President, Sayge Garcia-Cooley, Joseph McBride, Isabel Garcia, Mayra Santander, Ana Davis Reed, Katherine Bluemel's representative, and Joseline Martin. Recipient not in the picture: Vivian Garcia.
2022 HECSF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Deparra Scholarship:
Matteo Bluemel just graduated from Fox High School and will be a freshman at Jefferson College.
Deparra Scholarship:
Joe Quick graduated from Lafayette High School and will be a freshman at Saint Louis Community College.
Deparra Scholarship:
Carlos Mendoza graduated from Christian Brothers High School and will be a freshman at Washington University STL.
Deparra Scholarship:
Mereya Riopedre will be a freshman at Loyola University and is majoring in Environmental Studies.
Elinor Levin Scholarship
Luis Schneegans is studying Engineering Physics at University of Missouri - St Louis.
Carmen Eliza Patiño de Beltrán Scholarship:
Denise Correa de Oliveira Flagg is attending University of Missouri - St Louis and majoring in accounting.
Beltrán Martà Scholarship:
Andres Mendoza is attending Saint Louis University and is majoring in Business.
2022 GRUPO ATLANTICO SCHOLARSHIP FOR A FEMALE IN THE STEM FIELD RECIPIENT:
Dianne Nieto is attending Lindewood University and her goal is to become a Nurse.
"I am beyond grateful for the STEM Scholarship I was granted. This scholarship means so much to me since it will help me pay my tuition at Dominican University. Most importantly, however, it will allow me to pursue a higher education so I can major in Biology and give back to the community. It has always been my dream to attend an university, and this scholarship has made that dream come true. Thank You."
- Areli Aragon
MS. ARELI ARAGON WAS AWARDED THE 'GRUPO ATLANTICO STEM SCHOLARSHIP' 2016.
Make a donation to Hispanic ECS Fund via Zelle by scanning the QR code below or sending to our Zelle profile: stlhispanicecsfund@gmail.com
HISPANIC FAMILY DAY AT THE BALLPARK
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AUGUST 16, 2025
STL CARDINALS v. NY YANKEES
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR $50 PER TICKET (FACE VALUE IS $80!)
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RIGHT FIELD LOGE - SECTIONS 234 & 235
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TO PURCHASE TICKETS CONTACT US AT: ​314-477-2741 OR STLHISPANICECSFUND@GMAIL.COM
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GO CARDS!
Photos from the
19th Annual Hispanic Family Day at the Ballpark
The 19th Annual Hispanic Family Day at the Ballpark took place on Sunday, May 20th. 2018 at 1:30 PM when the 2015 National League Central Division Champions St. Louis Cardinals faced the Phillies! Proceeds benefited college bound Hispanic students from the St. Louis Region. Thank you St. Louis for your support! See pictures in our Photo Gallery clicking HERE!
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The Hispanic Educational, Cultural and Scholarship Fund, is a public charity Missouri nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income taxes under section 501 (c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Its mission includes working toward the achievement of better economic and social conditions of the Hispanic community through local and regional educational, cultural and scholarship programs. Hispanic ECS Fund was founded on August 3, 1998.
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 HECSF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ARE AVAILABLE NOW. FOR DETAILS GO TO OUR "SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS" TAB AND CLICK ON APPLICATION FORMS.
Make a Donation to Hispanic ECS Fund via Zelle by scanning the QR code below or stlhispanicecsfund@gmail.com