LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation's largest
not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher
education, is planning to honor its 2015 Class of scholarship
recipients in Miami, on
August 4, 2015, with the help of
National Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo, Local Presenting Sponsor
Macy's, and Local Supporter Carnival Corporation & plc.
Scholar Celebrations are intimate receptions held in major
cities throughout the U.S., where HSF acknowledges and
congratulates the current class of HSF Scholars and their parents
and welcomes those who are new to the HSF Family. The gatherings
also provide Scholars an opportunity to interact with HSF Alumni,
fellow HSF Scholars, staff, and donors, and to establish a network,
through these contacts, that HSF hopes will last a lifetime.
The events also feature keynote speakers and give Scholars the
opportunity to share what their scholarships mean to them.
Vincent Cordero, HBO Latin America's
Chief Operating Officer and HSF Alumnus, will deliver the keynote
address at this event.
"Our Scholar Celebrations are amazing gatherings that give us an
opportunity to celebrate our incoming class of Scholars, to honor
their families, and to provide the students with an opportunity to
experience what it means to be a member of HSF's family and our
extensive academic and professional network," said Fidel A. Vargas, President & CEO, Hispanic
Scholarship Fund. "We are proud to welcome these extraordinary
students into our midst and have an opportunity to wish them well
prior to the fall term."
"Wells Fargo's partnership with HSF allows us the opportunity to
make a difference in the lives of so many young people and to
continue to advance the importance of seeking higher education,"
said Georgette "Gigi" Dixon,
Director of Strategic Partnerships. "We are proud to help celebrate
the new scholars and the hard work they have put into their
studies."
"Macy's believes in giving students the best opportunities
possible, and through our partnership with HSF, we continue our
advocacy for education and commitment to the Hispanic community,"
said Dineen Garcia, VP, Diversity
Strategies. "Investing in education for Latinos is investing in
America."
Event Time and Location:
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Newman Alumni Center (Multi-Purpose
Room)
University of
Miami
6200 San Amaro Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
For more information about the Miami Scholar Celebration, or
about HSF, please visit HSF.net.
About the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino
families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete
a higher education, while providing scholarships and support
services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as
possible. HSF strives to make college education a top
priority for every Latino family across the nation, mobilizing our
community to proactively advance that goal – each individual, over
a lifetime, in every way he/she can. HSF seeks to give its Scholars
all the tools they need to do well in their course work, graduate,
enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and
mentor the generations to come. As the nation's largest
not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher
education, the Fund has awarded over $470
million in scholarships and provides a range of ancillary
programs for students, HSF Scholars, Alumni, and parents. For
more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, please visit:
HSF.net.
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company
(NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial
services company with $1.7 trillion
in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking,
insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial
finance through 8,700 locations, 12,800 ATMs, the internet
(wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 36
countries to support customers who conduct business in the global
economy. With approximately 266,000 team members, Wells Fargo
serves one in three households in the
United States. Wells Fargo
& Company was ranked No. 30 on Fortune's 2015 rankings of
America's largest corporations. In 2014, Wells Fargo donated
$281.2 million in grants to 17,100
nonprofits, and team members volunteered 1.74 million hours around
the country. Wells Fargo's vision
is to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed
financially. Wells Fargo
perspectives are also available at Wells Fargo Blogs and Wells
Fargo Stories.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion
and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 775 locations
in 45 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and
Guam, as well as to customers in
the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its
leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce
site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive
assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and
fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic
events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular
fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity
appearances. Macy's flagship stores including Herald Square in
New York City, Union Square in
San Francisco, State Street in
Chicago, and Dadeland in
Miami and South Coast Plaza in
southern California are known
internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building
on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support
of customers and employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by
supporting local and national charities giving more than
$69 million each year to help make a
difference in the lives of our customers.
About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise company in
the world, with a portfolio of 10 cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Line,
Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises,
Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK) and
Fathom.
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