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Thursday, July 02, 2009
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ResourcesSouthern Methodist University and Hispanic College Fund Launch Inaugural Dallas Hispanic Youth Symposium
At-Promise Latino High School Students Empowered to Pursue College, Career Dallas, TX (June 30, 2009) – Today, almost 200 of the North Texas area’s most promising Hispanic high school students will gather at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to launch Texas’ first-ever Dallas Hispanic Youth Symposium (HYS), a four-day, three-night college access program hosted by the Hispanic College Fund in cooperation with SMU. Hispanic College Fund Announces 2009 Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship Winners
Eight Puerto Rican Students to Receive the Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship La Playa, Puerto Rico (June 10, 2009) - The Hispanic College Fund today announced the winners of the Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to Puerto Rican students who demonstrate a commitment to community service and academic excellence. Hispanic College Fund Featured on CNN.comOn May 26, 2009, the Hispanic College Fund - and one of our students, Cecilia Lopez - was featured in a CNN.com article on Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court. Click here to read the article! Kaiser Permanente in California Pioneers Expansion of Hispanic Youth Symposium to Los Angeles
200+ Students Prepare for Success in College and Career Los Angeles, CA (May 21, 2009) - The Hispanic College Fund program announced today that Kaiser Permanente in California has dedicated $50,000 to support its programs this year, including $25,000 to bring the Hispanic Youth Symposium to Los Angeles during the summer of 2009. The Symposium will be presented by the Hispanic College Fund and is designed to guide Los Angeles youth towards achieving a college education, pursuing a professional career, and giving back to their communities as volunteers. LA Mayor Villaraigosa Confirmed Honorary Chair of LA HYS
Inaugural Los Angeles Program to Educate 200 Students On College Admissions and Financial Aid Los Angeles, CA (May 21, 2009) - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced that he will serve as the Honorary Chair of this year's Los Angeles Hispanic Youth Symposium, a program presented by the Hispanic College Fund to guide Los Angeles youth to achieve a college education, pursue a professional career, and give back to their communities as volunteers. Hispanic College Fund CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill
On April 29, 2009, the CEO of the Hispanic College Fund, J. Fernando Barrueta, presented a testimony to the Education Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, during their first meeting under the Obama administration. Mr. Barrueta spoke specifically on how the Hispanic College Fund's Hispanic Youth Symposium serves as a programmatic model for increasing Latino student attraction and retention in higher education. The committee chair, the Honorable Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), was present, along with Rep. Hinojosa (D-TX), Rep. Lujan (D-NM), and Rep. Baca (D-CA). Below, you will find the testimony that Mr. Barrueta presented to these committee members. Hispanic College Fund Names Kaiser Permanente 2009 Corporation of the Year
Company Honored for Commitment to Diversity Within the Health Care Industry Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2009) - Kaiser Permanente will be named the 2009 Corporation of the Year during the Hispanic College Fund's 16th annual gala, to be held on October 30, 2009 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. The company will be honored for its commitment to increasing ethnic diversity within the health care industry - and in particular, for providing Latino students with opportunities to enter this growing field through their "College to Caring" scholarship and their extensive support of college preparation curriculum for Latino youth. Hispanic College Fund and TD Bank to Honor Volunteers During 2009 National Volunteer Week
Event Will Highlight Importance of Service Within the Latino Community Washington, DC (April 15, 2009) - The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) will honor over 100 volunteers from the D.C. metropolitan area with a reception hosted by TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, on April 22, 2009 at 5:30 PM. A number of the volunteers will receive the White House's Presidential Service award, which recognizes volunteers who have dedicated over 100 hours of community service to a non-profit organization during any given calendar year. Idalia Fernandez, President of the Hispanic College Fund, and Robert Worley, Market President of TD Bank, will speak at the event. Hispanic College Fund Earns Charity Navigator's Highest Rating For Financial Responsibility
Organization Receives Four Stars for Exceptional Non-Profit Management Washington, DC (April 8, 2009) - The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) has been recognized for its commitment to financial responsibility with the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator - America's largest charity evaluator, which annually rates the fiscal integrity of non-profit organizations. According to Charity Navigator, a four-star rated organization "excels, as compared to other organizations in America, in successfully managing its finances in an efficient and effective manner." This is the second time that the organization has been awarded this honor. Applications Now Being Accepted for 2009 Dallas Youth Symposium at Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX- Southern Methodist University and the Hispanic College Fund today announced they will jointly bring the first-ever Hispanic Youth Symposium to Dallas, and the state of Texas, June 30-July 3, 2009. $200,000 in Scholarships Available for Computer Science Majors
The Hispanic College Fund is currently accepting applications for the Google Scholarship Program. Hispanic students from throughout the country will be selected to receive a $10,000 Google scholarship to attend college this fall. In addition, the scholarship winners will travel to Mountain View, California, to visit the Googleplex, Google's headquarters. Scholarship Available for Puerto Rican Students Who Give Back
Over the past three years, The Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship Program has made available a total of $17,500 in financial support for Puerto Rican college and college-bound students residing in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2009, $10,000 is available in scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500. Hispanic Young Professionals Supported By Marquez FamilyThe Hispanic College Fund has today announced that the name of its leadership development program, Hispanic Young Professionals, will change to the Karen Marquez Institute for Hispanic Young Professionals (KMI). The name change seeks to highlight the memory of Karen Marquez, co-owner and executive vice president of MVM, a private security contractor that provides staffing, training, translation, and related services to U.S. government clients. Hispanic College Fund Promotes E-Mentoring on MLK Service DayA call to action has today been issued by the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) to sign up to mentor students online on January 19, 2009, Martin Luther King Service Day, which takes place during National Mentoring Month. The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) is urging people from across the U.S. to connect with students online who are eager to attend college and transition into successful careers. $2 million Available in Scholarships for Hispanic Students: Application Deadlines ApproachHispanic College Fund scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching. Most applications close on March 15, 2009, however many close as soon as January 31, 2009. Students majoring in nursing, pharmacy, and hospitality are particularly encouraged to apply for scholarships due to the demands of the U.S. workforce. |
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