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Scholarship Winners at Gala 2007
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"I think freedom doesn't have a price, and everything
that happened to me trying to be free was an unforgettable experience... We make our destiny by our own actions. Therefore, sometimes when we need to take risks to realize our dream, we just have to do it."
LEONARDO RODRIGUEZ
Valencia Community College
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Mission:
Support the educational development of
outstanding Hispanic students in Central
Florida through scholarship awards.
Objectives:
Raise funds for scholarships.
Serve as a resource for Hispanic
students seeking scholarship opportunities.
Organize the annual celebration of achievements.
The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando is a non-profit organization designed to support the local Hispanic community, through the creation and establishment of an annual scholarship award to benefit local Hispanic students at universities and colleges throughout Central Florida.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando recognizes the importance of providing access to educational opportunities to outstanding Hispanic students. This is why the Chamber strongly supports the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando and works diligently in securing resources from partners and sponsors to continue increasing the number of students benefiting from this effort.
In its short history, the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund has awarded $219,500 to 97 students.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, its Trustees and members at large, invite you to contribute to this important effort, helping to shape a better community and making a difference for outstanding Hispanic students in Central Florida. To make a tax deductible donation to the fund, please contact a representative of the Scholarship Fund at the Hispanic Chamber office, or click below in the orange box to expedite your contribution.
• HHSFMO is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Florida.
• Since October, 2001 HHSFMO has awarded over $200,000 to help 97 students pursue a college education.
• Hispanic students in Central Florida eligible for financial aid may qualify. Click here to apply.
• Scholarships will be awarded at a Gala event on October 25, 2008 at Walt Disney World®.
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