Students
READY FOR A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE?!
The Hispanic Youth Institute (HYI) is a fun, energetic and transformational experience that will give you the opportunity to believe in yourself and create a familia of Latino high school peers, college student mentors, and professional heroes that will support your dreams to go to college and pursue a professional career.
Why should I apply?
By participating in the HYI, you will have access to a great network of resources and opportunities. Most of all, you will have a profound belief in your ability to succeed.
- See what it feels like to go to college by experiencing a local university campus
- Understand how to apply for college and financial aid
- Form life-long friendships with many other college-driven Latino high school students
- Get the inside scoop about college from real college students
- Network with college administrators and leading company employees
- Connect with local Hispanic professionals that can tell you how they made it to the top
- Explore and embrace your Latino heritage
Student Eligibility Requirements:
- Latino High School students living in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia
- Be of Hispanic descent or identify with the Hispanic community
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or above
- Be a member of the class of 2014 or 2015
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Questions? Contact Daniel Sarmiento at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
“I’m not scared. I’m excited!”
– Dr. Fred Soto, motivational speaker at HYI
