2010 Sponsors

"The most important thing that I learned at the symposium was to never give up on your goals and strive to achieve in life, no matter what people may say."

"There are no words that describe how I feel and how much I've changed over this past week. Experiences like this are once in a lifetime, and I would give up everything in the world to live it again. This is just what LA needs, and I want to go back next year as an alumnus, to share my experience with others."

"This scholarship has made such an impact in my life, not just financially but emotionally as well. I have realized that hard work pays off and I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Thank you Ford Motor Company for your generosity."

"Your donation for this scholarship will help me attain my bachelor's degree and will help so much with my expensive education. I thank you for helping me attain my dream education. I am glad to be a scholar under your organization."

"I cannot put into words how grateful I am to have been awarded the Google scholarship. This scholarship represents an extremely helpful contribution to my education because it will allow me to focus on school without worrying so much about how I'm going to pay for my classes."

"Thank you for believing in me. The Hispanic Youth Symposium program really helped me realize that I need to go to college and become someone in life and help my community. I just want to say I'm really thankful I got this great opportunity to be a part of this great program."

"During these tough financial times, who have hit everyone, for Marriott to continue this wonderful program speaks volumes. For me being a scholar, it means the world. This is a small way to say thank you. You've allowed me to go to college, to get a strong academic foundation, to lift a financial burden off of my parents. I will eternally be thankful to you, and I hope that one day I am a part of the Marriott Family."

"Being the first in my family to attend a four-year university places a great responsibility on me. Since I was given this wonderful opportunity, I now have the responsibility to work hard, graduate, and become a professional citizen that will positively contribute to his community. Lockheed Martin's charitable spirit will greatly alleviate the high expenses of my education."

"I want to go to college to make something out of myself, and to see every option of careers and majors. I want to go because I expect it of myself, and to make a difference in the small life I have, and to say I have an education. I want to express my creativity and gain a perspective of who I am."

"Thank you MVM and the Hispanic College Fund, for all your support! As a senior in college I look back and think, 'Wow, there are so many great people and businesses willing to help young Latinos like me.' Your investment is much appreciated, and will continue to make America a country that values education. Gracias!"

"At the symposium, I learned that there are many Hispanics that are successful in the real world, and their life stories were very similar to my own. I was surprised at how much I learned about opportunities for college and careers."

"The most important thing I learned at this symposium is to believe in myself and to not let anything or anyone bring me down. I learned that I too can become a Hispanic Hero and later in my life comes to these symposia and tell my story."

"My mother and I cannot thank Sodexo and its great people enough for this scholarship that has taken me a step closer to my dreams. What Sodexo and the Hispanic College Fund do for students is unforgettable and one day I'll be able to give back to my community and help many fulfill their dreams."

"I set my mind on my dream school, the University of Pennsylvania, and it was more than rewarding to see those long nights of studying pay off. But an education in this country is highly expensive, and as long as I live I'll forever be grateful to the Verizon Foundation for being the sponsor of my scholarship. I fought to get my dream and Verizon is helping me execute it."