Scholarships, based on merit, are available to Hispanic students who demonstrate exceptional results in their particular academic field.
Although there is no need in the USA to repay the offered financial aid, students are required to attain a minimum grade point average to acquire merit-based scholarships that are presented by several private and public providers.
Hispanic merit-based scholarship grants allow students from Hispanic origins to pursue their goals to obtain higher education without having to break their savings.
These scholarships can be used even for students who pass the GED test and got their diploma if they can prove that the scholarship will be used for education that will lead to a new job.
This is really a great thing. Getting a GED diploma is challenging for many adult students. My sister is involved in helping these students so I know it first hand.
The “National Hispanic Recognition Program” (NHRP) offers outstanding students from Hispanic backgrounds the opportunity to be selected by motivated universities and colleges.
On an annual basis, The National Hispanic Recognition Program selects some 5000 well-performing students throughout the United States to be included in their list of promising students that is sent to universities and colleges that demonstrated a fascination with the program.
When students are included in the NHRP list, they have a far better chance to receive fantastic offers from many different colleges and universities.
In the USA, prospective college students need to identify themselves as being of Hispanic origin and are required to take the PSAT/NMSQT test if they want to qualify for the National Hispanic Recognition Program, and a minimum grade point average is required as well.
Residents of Hispanic origin who live in Maryland and who are at the moment studying in high school can receive merit-based scholarship grants via the US Hispanic Youth Entrepreneur Education (USHYEE) program to engage in college studies. This program gives high school students an excellent chance to obtain a total worth of $5000 in grants.
The total of $5000 is paid in four even amounts over a time period of four years, implying the student will be given $1250 annually from USHYEE. Students who are interested in these scholarship grants need to have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and the motivation to engage in studies in the following fields to benefit from the grant: Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology.
When you are a committed student who would like to make it big in the universe of education, it is very important for you to obtain the highest level of information about the many different scholarship programs available, so you will increase your possibilities of obtaining a great scholarship deal. There is actually no restriction at all to just how many scholarships you can submit an application for at any given time.
You probably are better off if you would apply for several scholarships, instead of counting on just some of them. Given the above, you should never let the price tag of an academic education restrain you from acquiring your highly desired degree.
If you have earned your California HSE diploma, a better job might be waiting for you! But what if you, as a single, have nothing decent to wear when you’re invited for a job interview? Some words of advice.
With everything else single mothers have to worry about, dressing for a job interview might be the last thing on their minds. In fact, you might consider the best dress you’ve had in your closet for years the only interview attire you have.
Proper business attire gives a first impression to your potential employers, and the sharper you look, the more likely you are to get the job. If they see that you look professional, they are more likely to picture you in that professional role. But how can you possibly afford a nice suit or a business dress when you’re doing your best to put food on the table?
Organizations like Dress for Success are the answer for single mothers. Dress for Success offers a woman a nice suit for an interview, free of charge. When she gets the job, she can return to Dress for Success to receive a few more pieces of clothing, and those can start the basis of a new professional wardrobe. Dress for Success also offers career services that can help you succeed in your new job.
But it isn’t just Dress for Success that offers this kind of help. Many domestic abuse shelters give their residents a bit of help with clothing. It stands to reason that many victims of abuse got out when they saw the opportunity and left with only their children and the clothes they were wearing.
They need clothing to start fresh. If you are a resident in a domestic violence shelter or are working closely with one to get your life back together, ask about professional clothing for your next job interview.
Church clothing closets often have a special section for those who need professional attire. You might also find this same section at thrift stores. Places like the Salvation Army sometimes offer a deep discount or a certain dollar amount of clothing for free, as long as it is being used for a specific purpose, such as that job interview.
Stop in at your local Salvation Army or Goodwill store and find out more about what they offer. These types of places are great resources for single mothers.
When you do have that interview, dress as neatly and cleanly as possible. Even if the suit you wear is older, or even if you don’t have a suit to wear, your personal grooming habits can make you look professional. Style your hair appropriately, keep your nails clean and trimmed, and wear only very simple jewelry.
Most importantly, project an air of “can-do” confidence. You can do this job, and you deserve to have it! Carry yourself with confidence, no matter what you are wearing, and your first impression is bound to be a good one.
Disney and history buffs alike won’t fail to be impressed by Segovia and it’s famous Alcazar Castle. Not only is it said to be the inspiration for the Walt Disney castle, but it is also where Queen Isabel promised Christopher Columbus the financial backing for his trip to the New World.
The high concentration of Romanesque churches, along with the 16th-century cathedral, the castle and the world-renowned Roman Aqueduct all contribute to an impressive skyline, set against a dramatic backdrop of the mountains.
Segovia is also home to the world’s oldest industrial factory, the old Mint. The Friends of Segovia Mint Organisation organizes guided tours around the Mint, which overlooks some of the most spectacular views in the city.
Cars are not allowed into the city center, which makes sitting in the dozens of sidewalk cafes all the more peaceful and enjoyable. Like the majority of Spanish towns in this area, the Plaza Mayor is a veritable hub of social activity on summer evenings.
Ciudad Rodrigo (Ribera del Duero, the capital of wine)
Situated about 50 miles outside Salamanca, this small, historic town will transport you back to the medieval times. City walls, dating back to the middle ages, surround a cluster of charming gothic houses, a Romanesque cathedral and a castle overlooking the Agueda River Valley.
The Dornier 17 was one of the medium bombers that the Luftwaffe used during the Second World War but only for a short period of time. The max range for the Dornier was 721 miles and it flew at a top speed of 255 Mph. It was pulled from service after 1941 due to lack of defensive weapons and being vulnerable to attacks at the underbelly and rear of the plane. The following History Channel video gives a good idea of WWII Air Power:
The Boeing B29 Super Fortress was a heavy bomber for the United States. It was powered by 4 2,200-horsepower engines and it could either carry 16 500-lb bombs or one 2,000-lb bomb. When empty, the Super Fortress could fly at 400 mph and as high as 30,000 feet. An earlier version of the Super Fortress has a defensive armament of 10 50-caliber machine guns and each a belt of 1,000 rounds while later versions carried 20-mm cannons instead of 50-caliber machine guns. The most famous Super fortress was the Enola Gay which dropped the first atomic bomb.
During its early life as the Kansas City Museum, Corinthian Hall housed a large collection of stuffed animals in lifelike dioramas and offered classes in taxidermy. The museum was a pioneer of natural history. Since then, the great majority of the preserved animals have been moved to larger institutions, and the mission of the Kansas City Museum has undergone a metamorphosis.
Corinthian Hall and the Kansas City Museum share a thread of change which began in 1934, shortly after lumber baron and philanthropist R.A. Long’s death. For the first time since its construction, the residence was not used as a home. An estate sale in that year emptied the mansion of most of its original furnishings. In 1939, Long’s daughters donated the estate to the Kansas City Museum, and renovations began immediately.
The alteration of many of the house’s rooms raises a quandary. How can the house best be used to illustrate Kansas City’s history — as a historic house or as an exhibition space? In 1959, the American Institute of Decorators “restored” the Louis XVI Salon, forgoing thorough research and cutting corners in the process. Missing elements were replaced with available, not necessarily historically accurate alternatives. These types of changes can create a false sense of history.
The HHAF (Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation) and the HCF (Hispanic College Fund) have developed the LOFT – Latinas on Fast Track program, an initiative designed to aggressively provide America’s workforce with premier, emerging Hispanic professionals.
For more than two decades, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards program has recognized and honored Latino high school students from across America. Award winners are selected for their outstanding accomplishments in their communities and classrooms and for academic excellence in fields such as Community Service, Business & Entrepreneurship, Education, Technology & Engineering, Media & Entertainment, and Healthcare & Science.
The LOFT initiative was created as an extension of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards and the Hispanic College Fund scholarship program, in which both nonprofit organizations recognize the top-performing Hispanic students across the United States for their accomplishments in the classroom and community. LOFT is HHAF and HCF’s reaction to the lack of Latinos in the professional or executive workforce.
“The discrepancy between the burgeoning Latino population and the composition of corporate America’s workforce is of concern,” said HHAF President and CEO Jose Antonio Tijerino. “For the most part, the public and private sector simply have not kept up with the progress made by the Hispanic population.
There is a myth floating around about the lack of Hispanic talent in America. With LOFT, we are not only going to dispel that myth, but we are also going to bury it and stomp dirt on it. We are committed to putting our young leaders in a position to lead in the next frontier for Latinos-America’s workforce.”
More than 3,000 former Youth Award and HCF scholarship recipients make up the starting base of “candidates,” who have been selected by independent committees of community leaders and specialists in various fields from tens of thousands of applicants. Each year, an additional 700 candidates will be added to the base. For instance, in 2016, 700 candidates were selected from more than 15,000 applicants.
The breakdown of the LOFT candidates is:
20% engineering, computer, math
32% sciences
26% business, management, economics, finance
22% communication, international, public policy, and other
“It is clear there are many highly qualified Latino professionals graduating from our nation’s best colleges and universities,” said HCF President and CEO, Fernando Barrueta. “It is also clear that Corporate America needs highly qualified professionals to continue growing economically and take the organizations to higher levels in a very competitive environment. The lack of clarity in putting Corporate America together with the highly professional Hispanic workforce that it needs is what LOFT is designed to overcome.”
Although Hispanics are the largest minority in America at almost 15% and will represent 100% of the workforce growth within 10 years (source: Labor Dept.), less than 5% are in management.
Currently, Hispanics only graduate from college at 1/3 the rate as non-Hispanic whites and from high school at 62% compared to 90% respectively. The upside to the LOFT initiative investment is that more than 35% of Hispanics are under 18 years of age; the future is the focus of this new effort. Former National Youth Award recipient Michelle Mayorga, a graduate from Yale, has worked with HCF Development Director George Cushman to coordinate the relationships between the candidates and the companies or organizations supporting the LOFT initiative.
“Traditional approaches simply aren’t working,” said Miami native Michelle Mayorga. “I’m here to ensure America’s workplace gets a good look at our young professionals once they graduate from the top colleges in the country. The mission of LOFT is not only important but also vital. Our directive is about taking action: instead of waiting for the workforce to find Latinos, we’re going to go and find the workforce.”
Of Nicaraguan descent, Mayorga served as the catalyst for the creation of the program when she couldn’t find a job coming out of college with heavy credentials. Upon receiving a call asking for help from Mayorga, Tijerino immediately started developing the initiative with Cushman, Barrueta, and Robby Gregg, AOL’s Director of Diversity and Communications. Subsequently, Mayorga was tapped to implement the effort.
“If we’re asking the public and private sector to trust our LOFT candidates with their business objectives, we can certainly trust Michelle to facilitate their relationship with top emerging Latino professionals. She serves as an important communicator, bridging the gap between America’s workforce and the premier, emerging Latino professionals,” said Cushman.
For example, once key candidates have been identified as good fits for the company (criteria might include college attended and major, current residence, bi-lingual capabilities, and personality profile), they will be coached by Mayorga and Cushman to ensure preparedness during the interview process. Mayorga will have visited the company’s headquarters to get a feel for their culture in an effort to better “pitch” the candidate. A meeting will subsequently be arranged with Mayorga sitting in to raise the comfort level of the candidate and company.
In addition, creative measures will be taken to ensure assimilation and retention of the candidate with the company. For example, a tailored guide will be created, which will include area restaurants, dance clubs, community centers, places of worship, and Latino-friendly neighborhoods near the workplace. The focus will be on building “sustainable relationships.”
For over two decades, the Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation has celebrated the outstanding achievements of Hispanic Americans and provided role models to inspire youth through their stage and television production, which is broadcast nationally on NBC and Telemundo Stations. The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 with the mission of identifying and promoting the next generation of role models. The program celebrates the accomplishments of a select group of Hispanic high school seniors in the classroom and community through regional ceremonies in 12 cities where, each year, half-a-million dollars in educational grants are distributed.
The Hispanic College Fund is a non-profit private organization dedicated to the education and development of future generations of Hispanic professionals across the U.S. The HCF reaches its goals by raising funds from individuals, corporations, and other entities and awards scholarships for students seeking higher education in science, business, engineering, and technology. The HCF has provided over $5.5 million in scholarships to more than 3 thousand Hispanic students since it was founded in 1993.
This famous feature of Salamanca is highly regarded throughout Spain and Europe, so you will be able to find lots of information about its history, construction and everyday use. But the only way to truly learn about it is to go there yourself, so we have decided to stray from the ordinary (and let´s face it, boring!) and give you some of our personal favorite information about it:
This fabulous Baroque structure is not, in fact, a perfect square! None of its sides measure the same, making it an irregular quadrilateral!
It is truly a romantic spot – it has a quality that even the Eiffel tower and the side streets of Venice lack. (Honestly! I even saw a man propose to his girlfriend there once!) Now find someone to canoodle on the benches with and see for yourself!
For a real taste of the café culture of Spain, this is the place to come. You can´t say you´ve been to Salamanca unless you have sat in one of the many cafés there and shared ´chocolate con churros´ or Spanish wine/beer and tapas with friends. So, get to it!
It is the ultimate sun-worshipping spot. Join the crowds as they move around in time with the sun…top up your tan or just people watch and feel the real Salamanca.
If all the people-watching and sun are making you hungry, but the cafés are full, never fear – hidden in the walls of the Plaza you can find every type of snack from ice cream to chorizo to MacDonald´s (we won´t tell if you don´t!) and anything else you need for that matter – kiosks, a pharmacy and a tourist information point should keep you happy for a few hours!
Don´t worry about sitting or lying on the ground – the streets are cleaned every morning (as you will soon discover when leaving the clubs at 6 am, and the only people around other than us students are the street cleaners!)
It may not be a perfect square in shape, but for sunbathing, socializing, eating, drinking, sleeping, reading, wandering or observing Spanish people – old and young alike – there is nowhere more perfect.
The main purpose of Montessori education is offering all children an environment in which they can develop the skills and habits needed for a lifetime of learning. Montessori activities enhance the development of emotional development, social skills, cognitive preparation, and physical coordination.
Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952), was actually the first Italian woman that received a medical degree. She was working in the fields of anthropology and psychiatry and was a pioneer in early childhood education.
As a physician and scientist, she realized the importance of early childhood development and based her revolutionary educational methods on a more scientific approach and observation of the learning processes of children. She studied children of all races and cultures in many countries across the world.
She was guided by the discovery that children are teaching themselves and will develop their own personalities as they interact with their environment, Dr. Montessori gave birth to “The Montessori Method”. It is an integrated program that’s developed for meeting the “needs” of children in different stages of their development.
I just got a letter from a friend of mine who participated in a volunteer project at the Food Bank in his city this month with some of his fellow Humanics scholars. He told me this was an awesome experience, and I would like to share his story with you!
He wrote: “Along with a local church group, we were required to either pack tomato sauces, pack plums, or pack backpacks. Teamwork was key in all sections because we worked together to achieve the same goals. I, along with the other Humanics scholars, started off with the tomato sauces.”
“We each grabbed a bag of tomato sauce from one box and moved it to another. We did it separately for a while until I noticed that as we got lower into the box or the tomato sauces were further away, we started to really utilize our teamwork skills.”
“Sure, we were all doing the same thing to meet the same objectives, but when we started passing the tomato sauces to one another so that we don’t each individually move as much, that’s when I realized that THIS was teamwork!”
Mallorca’s touristic hotspots are, of course, overcrowded, but the beautiful northeastern coast of this gorgeous island in the Mediterranean Sea offers the most pristine beaches and secluded villages.
This part of the island is really not for bling-bling seekers, they are left with plenty of other locations on Mallorca. The rest of the island been set on getting more commercial, cooler, and snappier over the past decades, the northeastern portion with its soft golden light, the impressive azalea bushes, and rustic olive groves has pottered along in all tranquility.
Why or just how this area has succeeded in remaining under the radar truly is a great mystery, but the fact of the matter is that here you still can find authentic historic villages, as well as the most stunning sandy beaches of the entire island.
A not-so-well-kept secret is Cala Agulla, but you can also take a 30-minute walk from Cala Mesquida’s unspoiled dunes to picturesque tiny Cala Moltó. There you’ll see many goats just nibbling away on beach grass and you can relax comfortably among the sun-dried seaweed that surrounds the beautiful unspoiled beaches.