The Moving Mountains Scholarship for Hispanic Students offers one $1,000 award. The current application closes on October 15, 2026, and requires a personal response of no more than 250 words about perseverance. Scholarships360 offers and administers the award through its own platform.
Award overview and current status
The provider’s official award listing states an October 15 deadline at 11:59 p.m. EST, using that time-zone label. Confirm the closing time displayed in your application account and submit early. The scheduled winner announcement is November 30, 2026.
| Provider | Scholarships360 |
|---|---|
| Award | $1,000, one recipient |
| Student levels | High school, undergraduate and graduate |
| Response limit | 250 words |
| Renewable? | No |
Who is eligible?
The scholarship is for currently enrolled Hispanic or Latino students. The provider’s citizenship table and FAQ include U.S. citizens and permanent residents; international students outside those categories are excluded. Because one introductory sentence refers only to citizens, permanent residents should confirm eligibility in the live form or with the provider before submission.
The award considers both essay quality and activity applying for scholarships on the Scholarships360 platform. Treat that as a disclosed selection factor, not a promise that a certain number of applications will secure funding.
How to plan the 250-word response
The requested response concerns an achievement that required hard work and perseverance: the challenge, how you addressed it and what it reveals about you. You can use an academic, personal, project or activity example, provided it is your own experience.
A practical draft can follow four parts. First, identify one specific situation. Second, explain what made it difficult. Third, describe the actions you took rather than simply saying you worked hard. Finally, show the result and what you learned. This is an editorial planning suggestion, not an additional provider requirement.
For example, a student writing about a difficult course could explain the particular skill they lacked, the study changes they made and the improvement they can demonstrate. A community project could focus on organising volunteers or adapting when an initial plan failed. Choose an experience you can discuss honestly and precisely.
Use the provider’s essay guidance if you need help editing. Remove repeated background sentences, check the word count and keep your own voice. Do not copy the published winner’s essay or replace your experience with a generic motivational statement.
What should you have ready?
Prepare your accurate student profile, current enrolment details, contact information and final response. The public listing does not establish a universal transcript, recommendation or test-score upload requirement for every applicant. Follow the live form instead of purchasing or collecting documents that have not been requested.
The general scholarship rules allow verification of eligibility and enrolment. Applicants under 18 need parental or guardian consent to those rules. Complete and accurate information remains the applicant’s responsibility.
How to submit
- Open the award listing and use its application button.
- Sign in to your Scholarships360 account or review account creation terms if you need a new one.
- Confirm eligibility and complete the required profile fields.
- Enter the response within the 250-word limit.
- Review the submission, finish before the deadline and retain confirmation.
After applying
Check the email address used in your account and respond promptly to any verification request. The general rules describe possible payment to the recipient or institution depending on the award and permit additional documentation before disbursement. Do not include this competitive award in your confirmed funding budget until you receive and satisfy an offer.
Related awards
See the Equitable Excellence, Daniels and Terry Foundation guides for separate eligibility routes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a no-essay scholarship?
No. A response of up to 250 words is required.
Can graduate students apply?
Yes, eligible enrolled graduate students are included.
Is the award renewable?
No. The provider lists it as non-renewable.