Greater Washington Hispanic Youth Institute

Website

www.hispanicfund.org

Overview of Idea

Make their dream of college a reality. Only 1 in 8 Latinos have a college degree. The Hispanic population is an underserved minority group that has traditionally lagged behind all other groups in education. It is only with your help that we can close the education gap in the Latino community.

The Specifics: What will the $5,000 fund?

The Hispanic Youth Institute is a pre-college resident program that will be hosted on the Marymount University campus August 1 through August 5. High school sophomores and juniors mostly from the Greater Washingtion DC area will come together to learn how to overcome real and preceived barriers to college access.

Through educational and career workshops, leadership opportunities, inspirational speakers, introductions to “Hispanic Hero” mentors, talent competitions and more, these high school students are motivated and prepared to go to college, become professionals and give back to their community.

A grant of $5,000 would help cover the cost of transportation for 130 high school students participating in this life-changing program.

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