Colgate-Palmolive Returns With Its Annual 'Haz la U' Educational Grant Program in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
September 25 2015 - 9:00AM
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate announced today
its second year partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
(HHF) to launch the company's annual Haz la U™ educational grant
program now in its seventh year. To promote the importance of
education among Latinos, the company will support the HHF's Youth
Awards program through its Community Service "track" and award up
to $75,000 in grants to 44 students across the country.
Students can apply for the community service "track" via
www.hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org through October 15, 2015.
Forty-four high school students will be selected by the Hispanic
Heritage Foundation to receive educational grants from
Colgate-Palmolive to help pay for their first year of college and
put them on the road to graduation.
"Colgate continues to support Hispanic enrollment in college by
supporting families with the costs of higher education," said Carla
Kelly, general manager of multicultural marketing,
Colgate-Palmolive. "We are excited to partner with such a
prestigious organization that aligns with us on the importance of
preparing future generations of Latinos to become leaders in their
communities."
A recent U.S. Census Bureau Analysis revealed that Hispanic
enrollment in a two-or four-year college has more than tripled
since 1993, making this minority the largest group on U.S. college
campuses. Colgate and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation once again
have stepped up to the plate to focus their efforts on providing
financial help to students and families for their college
studies.
Last year, one of the Haz la U™ winners, Mariano Stephens had
the opportunity to enroll at the Yale University through the
company's scholarship grant, which helped make his college
enrollment dream a reality.
"I want to thank Colgate for supporting Latinos like me that
need financial support to start their college and professional
careers. With the increasing costs of tuition and books, Colgate's
grant has taken a significant weight off my shoulders. Since I can
worry less about the financial burdens of college, I can focus on
my studies and achieve academic success," said Mariano
Stephens.
To learn more about Haz la U™ and to access application
guidelines, please visit www.colgate.com/hazlau.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company,
tightly focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet
nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive sells its products in over 200
countries and territories around the world, under such
internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive,
Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex,
Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well
as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. For more
information about Colgate-Palmolive's global business, visit the
Company's website at www.Colgate.com. To learn more about Colgate
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®, Colgate's global oral health
education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.
About HHF and LOFT
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit originally
established by the White House in 1988, inspires, prepares,
positions and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community
and workforce to meet America's priorities. HHF also promotes
cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of the
community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions. HHF
is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Los Angeles,
New York and the LOFT Institute is housed at Michigan State
University (Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org). Follow Hispanic
Heritage Foundation on Facebook and @HHFoundation on Twitter.
HHF's award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development
program is divided into 10 "Tracks," or industries including:
Technology, Science, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance,
Entrepreneurship, Education, Public Service, Media &
Entertainment, and Latinas. Tens of thousands of students and young
professionals are tracked and connected to each other as well as to
mentors and resources; attend over 50 trainings, workshops, and
Charlas hosted across the country; participate in creative
initiatives; and placed into internships, mentorships, fellowships
and full-time positions with Fortune 500 companies and government
agencies. Visit www.loftinnovation.org, and join
http://loftnetwork.org to get on the fast track! Follow
LOFTinstitute on Twitter.
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