About the Program
The
Hispanic College Fund is returning to Central Valley for the third consecutive year this summer! More than 160 local Hispanic high school students and 100 community volunteers will come together for a life-changing event that raises the college-going trajectories of Hispanic students in the community.
From July 24 - 27, on the campus of CSU Fresno, the participants of the 3rd Annual Central Valley Hispanic Youth Symposium will convene for a three-night, four-day program that allows them to develop a network of peers and mentors, learn about resources and tools for college, and develop a long-term career vision.
College scholarships will be awarded for $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in the Art, Speech, Talent and Essay Competitions. The symposium only requires a $10 personal investment fee from the students, who are recruited with the help of educators and community-based programs and organizations such as the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium, AVID, Educational Talent Search, and GEAR UP. For more information,
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A Year-Round Program
Following the symposium, students will participate in a variety of activities including local business functions and college and career fairs. The Hispanic College Fund will also stay in electronic contact with the students, providing them ongoing information about scholarships, internships, and college application deadlines.
The Hispanic College Fund ensures that students who participate in the Hispanic Youth Symposium become part of a network that supports their educational and professional aspirations from high school, to college, into a successful career, and beyond.
For more information,
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Investing in the Community
Each symposium costs about $175,000 to run, and 92 cents from every dollar raised go to support direct costs (including student meals, lodging, classroom space, and supplies) and staff that make the symposium a success.
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We rely on volunteers and the generosity of community donors, corporations, and foundations to support the program.
Join us today and help make a difference in the lives of very talented and deserving students!
