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12/17/08

Online applications for the 2009 Hispanic Youth Symposia have opened and can be accessed at www.hispanicyouth.org.

The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four-day, three-night program that brings 100-200 Hispanic high school students to a college campus for workshops on accessing and affording college!


12/12/08

In line with its mission to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals, the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) will open applications for its 2009 scholarships on December 15, 2008. Scholarships will be available for undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking cutting-edge careers as engineers, pharmacists, nurses, doctors, hotel executives, chief financial officers, and much more.


11/19/08

The Hispanic College Fund announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2009 Marriott Scholars Program. The program, sponsored by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, helps support Hispanic students interested in pursuing careers within the hospitality industry.


11/10/08

The Hispanic College Fund was joined by Dallas Cowboys Veteran, Tony Casillas, who served as emcee and played golf at the Fund's 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. Dexter Coakley, also a Dallas Cowboy Veteran, played in the tournament hosted by General Dynamics and Gulfstream Aerospace, that generated more than $125,000.


10/31/08

By Gary Long The Brownsville Herald

Plenty of people are intrigued by remote-controlled model cars. But not many can parlay their interest into a career in computer robotics for NASA. Heriberto Reynoso intends to. And he's well on his way.


10/24/08

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine last week introduced Mauricio Ayala as the student keynote speaker at the 15th Annual Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Awards Gala on October 17, 2008.  Governor Kaine recognized Ayala as a Latino role model who inspires students and scholarship sponsors from across the nation.


10/14/08

The Hispanic College Fund will launch a promotional campaign at Belmont High School in Los Angeles tomorrow to encourage participation in the 2009 Los Angeles Hispanic Youth Symposium as well as college and career achievement. Over 1,000 freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are expected to attend the lunchtime event.


10/01/08

"This past summer, students across the Commonwealth had the opportunity to participate in two Hispanic Youth Symposiums held at George Mason University and the University of Richmond," said Governor Kaine. "The remarkable work the Hispanic College Fund is doing to help develop the next generation of Latino professionals will continue to strengthen the social fabric of our communities. I look forward to attending this year's gala and interacting with all the students who continuously show commitment by investing in their education."


09/30/08

Sodexo is to receive the Corporation of the Year award at the Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Awards Gala on October 17, 2008 at the J.W. Marriott. Sodexo has invested in the Hispanic College since 2003, contributing approximately $481,000 to scholarships, funding 100 students to achieve their college education.


09/25/08

More than $100,000 has been donated from sponsors in support of the 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit programs for the Hispanic College Fund on Monday, October 27, 2008. The tournament will be hosted by General Dynamics and Gulfstream Aerospace at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas.


09/17/08

More than half of gala tickets are sold out! Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so act now and reserve your seat. Contact Vicmar Paz Morales at vicmar@hispanicfund.org for more information.