About the Program
The
Hispanic College Fund is coming to Maryland this summer! More than 100 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 9-12, 2008 at Towson University, the participants of the 1st Annual Maryland 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.
Competitions will be held for $2,000, $1,000, and $500 scholarships in art, speech, talent and essay categories. The symposium only requires a $10 personal investment fee from the students who are recruited with the help of community-based programs such as AVID or GEAR UP, or contacted directly with the help of teachers and administrators. 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 indefinitely.
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!
