2010 Scholarship Awards Dinner

• Tu Música Tu Rítmo

  

  On Wednesday, September 21^st, Wells Fargo celebrated Tu Música Tu Rítmo, a benefit concert in support of the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando.

  The concert featured Tito Nieves – El Pavarroti de la Salsa.  This was an outstanding show, which commemorated Wells Fargo’s entry into the Central Florida market.

  The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando would like to thank Wells Fargo, Tito Nieves, and all who attended the concert.

  

• 2010 Scholarship Awards Gala a Big Success

  On Saturday, October 23^rd, the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando (HHSFMO) celebrated its annual Gowns & Guayaberas Scholarship Awards Gala.

  During the evening, the HHSFMO introduced and recognized its 2010 scholarship recipients:  Melissa Alicea, Adam Brock, Delia Castro, Cecilia Chirinos-Reyes, Candace Gonzales, Luisa Guerrero-Zerrate, Tamir Hernández, Vanessa Hoyos, Daniella Lao, Marlaine Monroig, Marilyn Mosquera, Leyla Puentes, Kelly Quintero, Juan Robayo, Jasmine Rosa, Veronica Sevilla, Sebastián Sotelo, and Ivan Von Hack-Prestinary.  And in partnership with the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, the HHSFMO presented a scholarship to Jessica Gonzalez-Monge, a law student at FAMU School of Law.  Each student received a $5,000 scholarship for the 2010 – 2011 academic year at a Central Florida college or university. 

  

  

  The HHSFMO also presented a $10,000 check to the University of Central Florida’s School of Medicine scholarship program – part of HHSFMO’s four-year commitment totaling $40,000.  This is the third year of the four-year commitment.

  

  One of the highlights of the evening was the introduction of Mr. Juan Sepúlveda, who is the Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.  Mr. Sepúlveda delivered an inspirational message about his upbringing, his work at the U.S. Department of Education, and ways that parents and community leaders can work together to improve the educational outcomes of Hispanic youth in the local community.

  

   

   

  The HHSFMO is grateful to its 2010 sponsors for their continued support.

  TRUSTEE SPONSOR

  

   

  DOCTORATE DEGREE SPONSORS

   

  

  

  

   

  MASTER’S DEGREE SPONSORS

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

   

  FOUNDING PARTNER

   

   

  BACHELOR’S DEGREE SPONSORS

  • AAA Auto Club South
  • Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida
  • Nemours
  • OUC – The Reliable One
  • University of Central Florida
• 11th Annual Gowns & Guayaberas Scholarship Gala - SOLD OUT

   

  11th ANNUAL GOWNS & GUAYABERAS HISPANIC HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP GALA

   

  Date:  Saturday, October 23, 2010

  Venue:  Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort | 1000 West Buena Vista Dr. | Orlando, FL 32830

  Time:  6:00 PM – Reception | 7:00 PM – Dinner, Entertainment & Dancing

  Attire:  Long sleeve guayabera or formal attire requested

   

  FEATURED SPEAKER

  

  Mr. Juan Sepúlveda

  Director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans

   

  TRUSTEE SPONSOR

  

   

  DOCTORATE DEGREE SPONSORS

   

  

  

  

   

  MASTER’S DEGREE SPONSORS

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

   

  FOUNDING PARTNER

   

   

  BACHELOR’S DEGREE SPONSORS

  • AAA Auto Club South
  • Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida
  • Nemours
  • OUC – The Reliable One
  • University of Central Florida

   

  SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  Interested in becoming a sponsor or purchasing a corporate table for this event?  Click here to download the 2010 HHSFMO Sponsorship Commitment Form.

   

  ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

  Click here for advertising rates and specifications for the 2010 HHSFMO Gala program guide.