The Hispanic Leadership Development Fund

In 1986, the former Health and Welfare Ministries Program Department established the Hispanic Leadership Development Fund. Grants are made annually to persons of Hispanic descent (from North, South, and Central America and islands of the Western Hemisphere).

Guidelines for the Selection of Recipients for Hispanic Leadership Development Grants

• The candidate must be a professed Christian, preferably a United Methodist.
• Grantee must be of Hispanic descent (see above).
• Only U.S. citizens will be considered.
• The candidate must prove economic need.
• The candidate must receive three (3) favorable written recommendations from individuals other than family members.
• The candidate must show intent to enter or continue in a health-related field.

Applications and references must be postmarked no later than June 30th of each year. Grants are $2,000 per recipient. The number of grants awarded annually is dependent upon the funds available.

Applicants for Leadership Development Grants must show proof of school enrollment. Previous grant recipients must submit official transcripts from the college or university where they are enrolled.