Dr. Ervin “vinny” caraballo scholarship

Throughout its history, HACE has continuously provided scholarships to support students’ educational goals. We are committed to investing in college students who have the drive and passion for community engagement and are eager to further their education. Supporting education is at the core of the HACE mission, as we strive to help students succeed in every phase of their careers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Current full-time undergraduate or graduate student
• Open to ALL majors
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrate financial need
• Save the date for HACE’s Annual National Leadership Summit & Awards Celebration (April 29 – 30).
• Scholarship winners required to record a video (to state impact of receiving the scholarship and encourage donations for future scholarships)
  
• Past recipients are not eligible to reapply

Deadline: Friday, February 06, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
Scholarship Value: $2,500

About Dr. Ervin “Vinny” Caraballo

Dr. Caraballo was a driving force in HACE’s programming and growing impact on the Latino/a/x/e community. He served on the Board of Directors from 1996 through 2003. Dr. Caraballo provided leadership and guidance as a member for the 25th anniversary committee in 2007. In 2013, he led HACE’s efforts in the research and publication of the HACE Pulse Survey. In 2015, Vinny helped shape HACE’s vision for the future by participating in the Strategic Planning Committee. Above all, he served as a mentor and role model to HACE’s current President & CEO, Patricia Mota. Dr. Caraballo truly embodied HACE’s mission.

Dr. Caraballo’s leadership, guidance, and presence are greatly missed. His life trajectory and accomplishments truly exemplify that of a great servant leader. In 2017, HACE established a scholarship celebrating Dr. Caraballo. HACE is proud that his rich legacy will continue to inspire lives for years to come via the HACE Dr. Ervin “Vinny” Caraballo Scholarship Fund.