2009/2010 HWIL Scholarship News & Initiatives

  • HWIL mentors AAMA Inc, girls in the Barrios Unidos Youth Program, March 18, 2009. A group of young ladies were able to hear about the life/career challenges that women in leadership roles have overcome, youth were provided by inspirational testimonies and treated to lunch at Brady's Landing

    • HWIL Mentorship is launching a pilot project on April 14th to organize mentors for La Rosa Family Service clients assisting them with transportant, guidance, and support.

  • HWIL is collaborating with other community based organizations to launch youth leadership development workshops, dates TBA

    • SCHOLARSHIPS

    HWIL will award scholarships to 2010 graduating seniors based on academic performance, leadership, and economic need.

    To download application click here

    Eligibility Requirements:

    Must be enrolled in a college or university in Texas

    Must be ranked in the upper 1/4 of his/her class

    Documentation Needed:
                Scholarship Application
                Resume
                Narrative
                Photos
                Letters of Recommendation
                Transcripts
                Evaluation
                Academic Standing
                Leadership
                Economic Need

    Submission:

    HWIL Scholarship Applications must be postmarked May 1, 2009 and mailed to:

    Hispanic Women in Leadership

    P.O. Box 701065

    Houston, Texas 77270-1065

    Attn:Incomplete scholarship applications will not be reviewed; please be sure a checklist of documents has been reviewed prior to mailing application. Any questions shall be emailed to hwilhouston@yahoo.com

    HWIL 2008 Scholarship Recipients

    Congratulations to the following outstanding young women:

    Ms. Adriana Araiza - Sam Houston State University     – Huntsville

    Ms. Carmen Garcia -     University of Houston - University Parks

    Ms. Monserrat Contreras - University of Houston -  Downtown

    Ms. Ludivinia Jimenez - Lonestar College - North Harris

    Ms. Maria Avila - Univeristy of Houston - Downtown

    Ms. Kimberly Garcia - University of Houston

    Ms. Galacia Beltran - University of Houston - Pharmaceutical College

    Ms. Cassandra Ibanez - Sam Houston State University - Huntsville

    Texas A&M –Kingsville to offer 15 full-ride math/science scholarships and a price freeze on room and board. Contact Nalini Lamba-Nieves with the US Department of Education Title V Program Officer Tel: 202-502-7562 Fax: 202-502-7861 or www.ed.gov/hsi