Applications for the 2025 HACU Conference Award
will be available now through March 5th!
This year's award covers flights, conference meals, hotel accommodations, registration, and professional development activities.
The HACU Annual Conference is a three-day conference where participants participate in professional development workshops and attend a career fair. At the fair students may secure internships and full-time employment as they network with hundreds of students and potential employers.
The online application takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes and must be completed from start to finish. You cannot save your progress. Please have your resume ready for upload. See application questions below.
Please note that while we would love to take all students who apply, we will be offering a select number of awards. We anticipate a competitive pool, but you are encouraged to connect with the Career Center to learn about additional professional enrichment opportunities. :)
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Full-time student during Fall 2025 at CSUSB (undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students eligible)
- If you have been selected for this award in the past, you are not eligible.
Application Questions
The application can be found by clicking here or visiting https://forms.office.com/r/ywU238NSrv; you must log into Microsoft with your CSUSB credentials in order to submit and start the application.
Besides name and contact information, the application includes questions regarding educational background, expected graduation date, year in school, resume upload, and a response to the following two-questions, "Describe your community service engagements, leadership roles, recognitions, campus involvements, and activities", “Identify your top 3 goals for attending the annual HACU conference in Aurora, Colorado": responses should be about 200-250 words in length (no more than 300 words). We recommend typing on a separate document and copying and pasting it into the application.
Information Sessions
Join us for an informative session on the CSUSB prestigious HACU Conference Scholarship Awards! The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) offers invaluable opportunities for students to attend their annual conference, expand their networks, and enhance their academic and professional growth. Whether you're a student eager to learn about eligibility criteria and application procedures or an educator seeking to support your students in accessing these transformative opportunities, this session is for you. Come discover how HACU Conference Scholarships can empower you to thrive in your academic journey and beyond.
San Bernardino Campus- Virtual
February 21 and 28, 12-1 pm Zoom Link: https://csusb.zoom.us/j/82178538956
Keep an eye out for our table at the Coyote Walkway to meet our team
PDC- In person, March 4, 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Career Center Information Table
APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FEB. 5TH - MAR. 5TH
Apply Here!
FAQs
A: The HACU Conference is a three-day conference where students will attend workshops, a career/grad school fair, employer info sessions, luncheons, dinners, networking activities, and more. Students are encouraged to make the most of the experience by connecting with others and applying for various opportunities such as internships, jobs, and graduate programs. Learn more at https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Annual_Conference1.asp
A: 10
A: Yes
A: This year's award covers flights, meals, conference registration, and professional development activities.
A: No, ALL students who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered. (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students eligible)
A: Yes, you must be a full-time student during the fall 2025 semester in order to qualify. undergraduates: minimum 12 units, grad students: minimum 6 units
A: Only students who have not been selected in the past are eligible.
A: If you have class during the three-day conference, contact your faculty well before the conference to make up any responsibilities.
A: You can find a list of schools and employers attending the conference on the official HACU website, starting summer 2025.
A: Definitely, Yes!
A: Yes
A: If selected, please see these ID requirements from TSA https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
A: October 31st - November 4th.
A: Students will be sharing a room with one other student, only two students in a room, and each student will have their own bed.
A: No
A: Yes, absolutely.
A: Contact the Career Center to create your resume because you will need a resume to apply.
QUESTIONS? Email hacu@csusb.edu
For assistance with any of the required materials for this application, come to our drop-in (M-Th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor using MyCoyote-Advising Tools-Navigate.