Scholarship Winners at Gala 2008 "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  more... 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. Additional Information 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 $319,500 to 115 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. Established in 2000 as a partnership between the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and the Hispanic Heritage Celebration Committee of Orange County. Incorporated as a 501.C.3 non profit organization in the State of Florida in 2003 It has provided $319,500 to help 115 students from the local Hispanic community. Students are selected by a volunteer committee, based on grade point average and financial need. Many community based organizations have participated in this event by contributing to its fundraising efforts: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, National Society of Hispanic MBA's, Hispanic Professional and Businesswomen's Association, Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Darden's Hispanic Network and others. Major sponsors have included Walt Disney World, Darden Restaurants, Banco Popular, Orlando Magic, Embarq, Florida Hospital, Orlando Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida . Hispanic students in Central Florida eligible for financial aid may qualify. Scholarships will be awarded at the Gala event on October, 2009 at Walt Disney WorldŽ.

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