Scholarships - Hispanic Women in Leadership

2009 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 2009 graduating seniors based on academic performance, leadership, and economic need.

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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