2013 Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Now Available
The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund (HHSFMO) officially launches the 2013 scholarship application period on Monday, April 15. The applications deadline is May 31, 2012. Be sure to review the ”Eligibility Requirements,” and “Frequently Asked Questions” before completing the scholarship application. Since its inception in 2000, the HHSFMO has awarded more than $744,500 in scholarships to [...]
Lizette Valarino to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Today, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida announced that Lizette Valarino will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 Don Quijote Awards ceremony on Saturday, December 1st. Lizette will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the Hispanic community in [...]
HHSFMO Pays Tribute to Outstanding Hispanic Students
Orlando FL. (October 21, 2012) – In its 13th consecutive year, the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando (HHSFMO) recognized the outstanding academic achievements of 21 Hispanic students by awarding $5,000 scholarships to each for further advancement of their college education. The annual “Gowns & Guayaberas Scholarship Award Ceremony” was held on Saturday, October [...]
Orange County Proclamation
During the morning of October 2nd, a few of our 2012 Scholarship recipients were on hand when Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners issued the proclamation for Hispanic Heritage month. They were delightfully surprised when the Mayor invited them to approach the dais for a picture with the [...]
HHSFMO Announces 2012 Scholarship Recipients
$105,000 in Scholarships Being Awarded Orlando, FL (August 16, 2012) – The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando (HHSFMO), a 501(C)(3) organization, announced today the recipients of the 2012 Hispanic Heritage Scholarship during an event held at the Enzian Theater in Maitland. The winners of the 2012 Scholarship were on hand as well [...]
Press Conference on Thursday, August 16th
On Thursday, August 16th, the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando will hold a press conference to introduce the 2012 scholarship recipients. Here are the details of the press conference: Date: Thursday, August 16th Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Enzian Theater, 1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751 (Map & Directions) To attend, please RSVP [...]
2012 HHSFMO Selection Committee
Under the direction of HHSFMO board members Edwin Mouriño, Angelo Guevara, and Michael Montalvo, the 2012 Selection Committee has been evaluating all eligible scholarship applications. This year, the HHSFMO received a record 483 scholarship applications, which is an 85% increase from 2011. To date, the Selection Committee has met twice to review the selection criteria, assemble [...]
Scholarship Application Period Now Closed. Selection Committee’s Work Under Way.
The 2012 scholarship application period closed on May 31, 2012. We are no longer accepting additional scholarship applications. The 2012 Selection Committee, composed of volunteers from throughout the Central Florida community, is currently evaluating and grading all scholarship applications submitted that met the May 31 deadline and stated requirements. The committee volunteers will evaluate each application [...]
HHSFMO Board Sworn In
Today, April 12th, 2012, the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando (HHSFMO) launched the 2012 Scholarship Application period. Students in any of the Central Florida colleges and universities are invited to apply through the HHSFMO’s online scholarship application. Each scholarship award is for $5,000, which can be used for tuition, books, and school fees. The HHSFMO [...]
Lizette Valarino Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Lizette Valarino, HHSFMO’s founder and executive director, for being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women That Make a Difference event. The award was presented by La Prensa and Impremedia on Saturday, March 31. To learn more about the award and event, please click on the following link (en Español) – http://www.laprensafl.com/article/20120405/IMPORT01/304059977