Congratulations to the 2010 HHSF Scholarship Recipients
July 26, 2010
The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund’s (HHSF) 2010 Selection Committee completed its evaluation of all scholarship applications. We received over 200 completed scholarship applications, which is an increase of over 30% from 2009.
Congratulations to the following 18 outstanding Latino college students selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic school year.
- Melissa Alicea, University of Central Florida
- Adam Brock, University of Central Florida
- Delia Castro, University of Central Florida
- Cecilia Chirinos-Reyes, University of Central Florida
- Candace Gonzáles, University of Central Florida
- Luisa Guerrero-Zerrate, Seminole State College
- Tamir Hernández, University of Central Florida
- Vanessa Hoyos, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
- Daniella Lao, Rollins College
- Marlaine Monroig, University of Central Florida
- Marilyn Mosquera, University of Central Florida
- Leyla Puentes, University of Central Florida
- Kelly Quintero, University of Central Florida
- Juan Robayo, Seminole State College
- Jasmine Rosa, University of Central Florida
- Veronica Sevilla, Seminole State College
- Sebastian Sotelo, University of Central Florida
- Ivan Hack-Pritinary, University of Central Florida
The Selection Committee was impressed by the examples of leadership, academic achievement, professional experience and service to the community that these individuals demonstrated through their scholarship application. The HHSF is proud to be able to assist these individuals as they continue to pursue their academic and career objectives.
In 2010, the HHSF will award $100,000 scholarships to these talented Hispanic students attending a college or university in Central Florida. In addition to these 18 scholarships, the HHSF will award an additional $10,000 scholarship in partnership with the UCF College of Medicine.
All 2010 HHSF Scholarship Recipients will be recognized at the 2010 HHSF Gowns & Guayaberas Scholarship Gala on Saturday, October 23.
why are they from ucf… this program might as well been called the ucf scholarship only 1 person from rollins, three from seminole state, and 1 from polytehcnic puerto rico????? no one from any of valencia campuses? the hhsf has failed its members with this completely unrepresentative group
Response: Thank you for your comment. In 2010, we received a total of 205 scholarship applications. We work with financial aid officers at all Central Florida colleges and universities to encourage their students to apply for an HHSFMO scholarship. Here’s the breakdown of the schools from which we received applications:
- 60% from UCF students
- 10% from Rollins College students
- 9% from Valencia Community College students
- 8% from Seminole State College students
- 14% from students at other colleges and universities in or around Central Florida.
The Board of Directors of the HHSFMO selects professionals from throughout the Central Florida community to serve on the Selection Committee. We give no preference to students from any college or university. We make every effort to make the selection process as objective as possible. You can read details about the selection process by clicking on the following link – http://hispanicheritagescholarshipfund.org/reviewing-all-scholarship-applications/
Again, thanks for your comments and concerns.