MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A Little Hope
Foundation founder Louis Hernandez
Jr. announced today the inaugural Semper Fi "Honor"
Scholarship is available to benefit eligible Navy and Marine
veterans and their families who are seeking higher education at
accredited universities.
Students who receive the Semper Fi "Honor" Scholarship will be
chosen for their achievements, ambition and drive to pursue a
degree in selected fields that will equip them to tackle complex
social and economic issues affecting their communities.
"Coming from a family where many have served in the armed
forces, including my father and my wife, I understand the
incredible sacrifice and loyalty to our country that comes with
military service. I also have witnessed the difficult transition to
civilian life, especially for those who were in combat," Hernandez
said. "I believe the core attributes that the military teaches
combined with a higher education can help military families adjust
to civilian life and reward them for their commitment to our
freedoms, while allowing them to become constructive leaders in the
community."
The Semper Fi "Honor" Scholarship selection committee is
co-chaired by Hernandez's wife, Sarah M.
Hernandez, a business professional who served with Marine
One, the Marine Presidential Helicopter Squadron, for President
George W. Bush, and his father,
Luis Hernandez Sr., a Navy veteran
and retired computer science instructor.
"It's a privilege and an honor to provide support to military
veterans and their families to improve their lives by overcoming
the financial challenges of a higher education. The Marine
Corps will always have a special place in my heart, as I worked
with incredibly dedicated and hard-working people committed to
protecting our freedoms and willing to sacrifice their lives to
make sure that we all have a chance to choose our own path in
life. Through sacrifice, training and discipline, we forged
life-long friendships. I'm so excited to be able to give back
to this incredible community. I encourage people to visit the
A Little Hope Foundation website to learn more," said Sarah Hernandez, who rose to the rank of
sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine One Helicopter Squadron,
Quantico, Va., and is the investor
relations manager and manager of operations for Black Dragon
Capital.
"As a Navy veteran and retired college instructor, I have seen
the difficult and lasting impact that combat and service to our
country can have on our veterans. Many of my friends and family
continue to suffer. I've also seen the incredible benefits of a
higher education in providing the tools for everyone to become
constructive members of society. I believe the Semper Fi "Honor"
Scholarship program will give needed support to veterans who are
students with a desire to do wonderful things in the community,"
Luis Hernandez Sr. said.
A Little Hope Foundation's Scholarship Program, established to
help underrepresented students, provides up to $10,000 in scholarships annually. Students have
the opportunity to receive one $2,500
scholarship a year. The scholarships are granted based upon
assessment of need and university selection.
A Little Hope Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented
and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the
arts, and youth leadership development. Our initiatives provide
equal opportunity for all children to have the tools and
opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become constructive
members of our global community. To learn more, please visit
www.alittlehopefoundation.org.
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Melissa Lichtenheld,
305-372-1234
Wragg & Casas Strategic Communications
mlichtenheld@wraggcasas.com
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