FedEx Invests $352,500 in Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships and Outreach Programs
Source: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation's leading Latino scholarship organization supporting Hispanic higher education, will receive $352,500 over the next three years from FedEx Corp. This funding from FedEx will provide scholarships for deserving students and support for four community education programs in local markets.
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HSF Scholarship deadline-February 18, 2009.
Source: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Program Description
HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to:
* Graduating High School Seniors
* Community College Students
* Community College Transfer Students
* Undergraduate Students
* Graduate Students
Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.
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Building Tomorrow's Workforce:
Source:Excelencia in Education
Strategic partnerships between industry and community colleges that engage younger Hispanic immigrants can boost our economy by training an important proportion of U.S. workers for future jobs. Learn more about six innovative partnerships throughout the country and consider how their practices can serve your community.
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AP Results Improve for Other Minority Students, Though Blacks Still Lag Behind:
Source: Diverse
More Latino and Native American students are taking Advanced Placement courses and scoring well on AP exams, while African-American students still lag behind.
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College Board Commission Asks That We Come to Our Senses And Quickly:
Source: Diverse
A December 2008 report of the College Board's Commission on Access, Admissions and Success in Higher Education ("Coming to Our Senses: Education and the American Future") states that for the United States to reclaim its education leadership position internationally, the nation "must establish and reach a goal of ensuring that by the year 2025 fully 55 percent of young Americans are completing their schooling with a community college degree or higher".
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Excelencia in Education Now Accepting Nominations for 2009 Examples of Excelencia Awards:
Source: Excelencia in Education
Excelencia in Education will be accepting nominations through May 15 for the 2009 Examples of Excelencia awards. The Examples of Excelencia program recognizes educators, community-based organizations and institutions who/that have demonstrated a record of achievement in accelerating Latino student success in higher education. Programs or departments selected in 2009 will receive a $5,000 award, will be recognized at the Celebración de Excelencia and highlighted throughout the following year and will be added to the growing library of successful strategies for Latino students available from Excelencia online through the annual compendium.
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