Press Releases
Inaugural National STEM Conference Gets Key Support from Hispanic College Fund
Washington, DC. America needs a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and a notable group of companies and organizations is uniting to ensure that the nation gets the message. This summer, thousands of education, policy and industry thought leaders will convene in Dallas, Texas for STEM Solutions 2012, a groundbreaking leadership summit that will bring the best minds and best practices together on a national stage to open the conversation and develop solutions to the STEM skills shortage.
Hispanic Youth Institute Featured as One of Ten Case Studies of Successful Pre-College Programs in Educational Policy Institute & TG's Report "A Blueprint of Success"
WASHINGTON (April 18, 2012) — The Hispanic College Fund’s (HCF) pre-college program, the Hispanic Youth Institute, was featured as 1 of 10 case studies in a new report on student success released by the Educational Policy Institute, with special support from TG. The Hispanic Youth Institute was selected through a filtering process based on analysis of a national survey of 374 programs.
Hispanic College Fund Collaborates with Virginia Latino Higher Education Network to Host Hispanic College Institute at Virginia State University
WASHINGTON (March 28, 2012) – The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) announces its collaboration with the Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) to host the 2012 Hispanic College Institute (HCI) at Virginia State University (VSU) from July 19 – 21, 2012. Students from the regions of Stafford, Prince William, Hampton Roads,
High Cost of Low Grad Rate
An article in Hispanic Outlook Magazine explores a study that reports a loss of $3.8 billion due to low college completion rates. Hispanic College Fund CEO Carlos Santiago offers his perspective on how to address Latino college retention.
he Hispanic College Fund Accepting Applications for Marriott Scholars Program Until March 1, 2012
WASHINGTON (Jan. 25, 2012) – The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) is accepting applications online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/Marriott for the Marriott Scholars Program through March 1, 2012. Students pursuing careers in hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food and beverage fields are encouraged to apply. The program offers financial support of up to $9,000 per year for four years coupled with opportunities for on-going career guidance and mentoring.
Hispanic College Fund CEO Carlos E. Santiago Recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America
WASHINGTON (Oct. 26, 2011) – Hispanic College Fund CEO Carlos E. Santiago was named one of the 2011 Top 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America. The list is comprised of Hispanic leaders who have promoted the advancement of Hispanics in the United States by their leadership, community involvement or professional achievement in industries such as entertainment, performing arts, academic, government, and corporate. This is Dr. Santiago’s second appearance in the elite group since being selected in 1996. This year he was recognized within the field of academics. The feature was published in the October 2011 issue of Hispanic Business Magazine.
Verizon Grants Hispanic College Fund $180,000 to Help Prepare Latino Youth for 21st Century Workforce
The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Calls for Unity to Strengthen America through Latino Education with 2011 'one US' Gala on Oct. 19
Hispanic College Fund's Andrew Gonzalez In The Running to Become MillerCoor's Líder of the Year
Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Joins Amicus Brief with Hispanic Interest Coalition Against Alabama Immigration Law H.B. 56
WASHINGTON (Aug. 11, 2011) – The Hispanic College Fund announced today that it has joined a brief amici curiae filed Aug. 4, 2011 with Multicultural Education, Training & Advocacy Inc. (META, Inc.), the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to challenge Alabama’s anti-immigration law H.B. 56, which requires educators to record the immigration status of students, and their parents, and report the information to state authorities.
Kaiser Permanente Opens Doors to More College-Bound Hispanic Youth
Acosta Joins the Hispanic College Fund to Help Develop the Next Generation of Hispanic Professionals
Hispanic College Fund Announces 2011 Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship Winners
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (June 8, 2011) – Today, the Hispanic College Fund announced the winners of the Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarships, awarded annually to Puerto Rican students who demonstrate a commitment to community service and academic excellence. This year, The Hispanic College Fund received 193 completed applications and was able to award ten outstanding students with scholarships. The scholarships will be presented to students at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Caguas, Puerto Rico on June 17. Since the inception of the Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship in 2006, the Fund has awarded over $50,000 of scholarship monies.
2011 Hispanic Youth Institute Draws More Than 3,200 Applications for Summer College & Career Program at Universities from Coast-to-Coast
WASHINGTON (June 2, 2011) – The Hispanic College Fund announces applications from high school students to attend the summer kick-off of the Hispanic Youth Institute topped 3,216 for 1,065 available seats, with 83 percent qualifying for free or reduced price lunch and a majority expected to be the first in their families to achieve a college degree.
Microsoft Invests $75,000 in Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute for Second Year
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 23, 2011) – Microsoft announced a renewed presenting sponsorship of $75,000 to underwrite the 2011 Silicon Valley Hispanic Youth Institute (HYI), a program of the Hispanic College Fund (HCF). With this gift, HCF and its community partners will bring teens from East Side Union High School District to Santa Clara University for the program kick-off, then provide year-round programming and support for the alumni, their peers, and parents.
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Awards $120,000 Grant to Hispanic College Fund to Prepare Latino Youth for College Success
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2011) – The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) today announced a $120,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation in support of the Hispanic Youth Institute. In addition to becoming a national partner of the program, Bank of America will be the exclusive sponsor of “Paying for College” workshops in each of the eight regions to help students financially prepare for going to college.
The Hispanic College Fund announces application openings for NASA Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships
WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2010) - As a partner of NASA's One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) for Internship, Fellowship, and Scholarship Opportunities, the Hispanic College Fund announces the opening of applications until Feb.1, 2011.
Hispanic College Fund Announces Opening of Scholarship Applications
WASHINGTON (Nov. 15, 2010) - With Hispanic students being part of the largest minority group in the United States and only 13 percent earning a college degree, it is important for the Hispanic College Fund to provide resources for students to pursue higher education and professional careers.
Hispanic College Fund elects PPD's Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine A. Dingivan to its board of directors
WASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2010) - The Hispanic College Fund announced today its election of PPD's Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Christine A. Dingivan, M.D., to its board of directors.
Hispanic College Fund celebrates 17th year and unveils new brand identity
WASHINGTON (Nov. 5, 2010) - The Hispanic College Fund unveiled its new brand identity at its 17th Annual Portraits of Success Awards Gala, hosted at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., last Friday.
The Hispanic College Fund to unveil new brand identity at 17th Annual "Portraits of Success" Awards Gala On Oct. 29
WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2010) - The Hispanic College Fund will be unveiling its new brand identity at its 17th Annual Portraits of Success Awards Gala, hosted at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 29.
The Hispanic College Fund brings top Latino scholars to Washington Oct. 26-30 to prepare for transition from college to career
WASHINGTON (Oct. 18, 2010) - The Hispanic College Fund will bring 44 high-caliber undergraduate and graduate Latino scholars to Washington, D.C., from Oct. 26-30 to participate in the Hispanic Professionals Institute, a five-day intensive professional development seminar that prepares students for the transition from college to career.
The Hispanic College Fund Names Dr. Carlos E. Santiago Chief Executive Officer Effective Oct. 1
WASHINGTON (Aug. 18, 2010) - After conducting a national search through Russell Reynolds Associates, the Hispanic College Fund announced today that Chancellor Carlos E. Santiago of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has been named to lead the organization as the new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1.