From: "Hispanic College Fund" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Wendy White" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:38:43 AM
Subject: CORRECTION: HCF Announces Opening of Scholarship Applications
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Dear Friends of the Hispanic College Fund,
We would like to clarify a few things regarding our scholarship application process:
These updates have been made in the press release below. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support,
Hispanic College Fund
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2010 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Monica Raugitinane
202.503.1397
THE HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Applications will be available online from Nov. 15, 2010 to March 1, 2011
WASHINGTON (Nov. 23, 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. The Hispanic College Fund announced the opening of scholarship applications, which are available online from Nov. 15, 2010 through March 1, 2011 at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 and will be awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year.
To be eligible to apply, students must fulfill the following requirements*:
*Some scholarship programs may have additional eligibility requirements
“We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to pursue their college dreams,” said Lindsay Bernsten, director of college programs for the Hispanic College Fund. “We seek young leaders who are committed to their education, communities, and becoming professionals. The simple act of applying for a scholarship is the first step in showing commitment and leadership.”
Committed corporations such as Google, the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, Ford Motor Company Fund, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, United Health, Darden, Computer Packages, Inc., and many others, are providing scholarships through the Hispanic College Fund.
“In today’s challenging economy, it is critical to provide resources for students to achieve higher education so that they will be prepared to create a stronger America,” said Dr. Carlos Santiago, chief executive officer of the Hispanic College Fund. “Thanks to the commitment and generosity of many corporations, hundreds of deserving students will be receiving scholarships this year.”
Launched in 1993, the Hispanic College Fund scholarship program identifies the nation’s most promising Hispanic college students and rewards their academic achievement with educational scholarships. As of 2010, the Hispanic College Fund has awarded nearly $15 million in scholarships to over 5,400 students.
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Founded in 1993, the Hispanic College Fund is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., with a mission to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals. For 17 years, the Hispanic College Fund has provided educational, scholarship, and mentoring programs to students throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, establishing a career pipeline of talented and career-driven Hispanics. The Hispanic College Fund annually awards millions of dollars, impacting thousands of students through high school to college to career. HCF has been recognized by USA Today as one of the nation’s top 25 charities and has twice received Charity Navigator’s top four-star rating for fiscal responsibility. In 2010, the College Board recognized HCF for program innovation.
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