The U.S Census indicates that Latinos represent the fastest-growing ethnic group in the country.
According to the U.S. Census, New York is the third highest Latino populated state.
U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics show that 1 of every 3 emerging workers is Latino.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute reports that Latinos receive the lowest average amount of financial aid of any ethnic group.
According to the N.Y.S. Education Department's Office of Research and Information Systems, of Higher Education degrees conferred in 2001-2002, only 11.6% of Associates, 8.5% of Bachelors, 5.8% of Masters, 4.3% of Doctoral and 5.5% of Professional Degrees were awarded to Latinos.
To encourage educational achievement within the Latino community through scholarship, networking and leadership development.
Since 2003 we have awarded scholarships to 45 Latino students from six local counties; Albany, Columbia, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Saratoga.
We are reaching out to you for your support. Please consider making a donation to the Scholarship Fund.
No donation is too small, it all adds up and will make a difference in the lives of Latino college students. Your generous donation will help us reach our goal of raising $1,500 by August 12, 2009.
