FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2010
HACU Media Contact: 
Norma Jean Revilla-García

HACU accepting scholarship applications for 2011-12

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting online applications for its Scholarship Program until Friday, June 10, 2011. More than $100,000 will be awarded to eligible students.

Students must meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled at a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed and scholarships awarded. 
  • Demonstrate financial need and be eligible for Federal Financial Aid (student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident).
  • Meet criteria for specific scholarships to which they are applying.
  • Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday, June 10, 2011. Scholarships will be awarded in the fall.

The following are the Scholarship Program Sponsors: 

  • Deloitte Scholars Program
  • Kristen A. Sanchez Deloitte Student of the Year Scholarship
  • NASCAR/Wendell Scott Sr. Award
  • The Deloitte Tax Scholars Program
  • United Health Foundation/Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarship

Online application and additional information is available online at http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp. For any questions, please send an email to: scholarship@hacu.net.

About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was established in 1986 with a founding membership of 18 institutions. Today, HACU represents more than 400 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and Portugal. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). This year, HACU is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and will host its annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, October 29-31, 2011.

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HACU Contact:

Jorge Burwick, Assistant Director of Scholarships & Student Services, 210-576-3238



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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