The College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) recognized Frida Beltran, Jade Cruz, and Evelyn Trevino.
NHRP was started in 1985 to help identify Hispanic high school students.
“[NRHRP] creates pathways to college for underrepresented students by not only awarding them academic honors but in turn connecting them with universities across the country, ” according to the College Board.
A student must be at least one-fourth Hispanic and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher to qualify for the program. Additionally, students must also be permanent residents of the US or any territories. Approximately 7,000 students are recognized annually.
While it does not come with any monetary awards, students can hear from colleges interested in hearing from Hispanic students. Although this recognition does not offer financial support, some universities offer scholarships to National Hispanic Scholars. These universities include the University of Arizona and the University of Kentucky.
Frida Beltran says that she was happy even to qualify. She believes this will eventually help her in the long run since most colleges do think highly of these achievements.
“My parents were excited when I received it, and so were my teachers,” Beltran said.
Trevino received an email encouraging her to apply for the recognition during her sophomore year. With the support of both of her parents, she applied for the program. In August of 2021, she received an acceptance letter from NHRP.
“I felt like [it was] my most important high school accomplishment yet, for it was a sign that all my hard work was paying off, ” Trevino said.
The NHRP offers an opportunity for national Hispanic scholars to gain higher education. The program caters to the Hispanic community and their needs by providing a better representation of minorities at different colleges and universities in the United States.
