The mission of the Education Committee shall be to provide scholarships and other educational benefits to veterans, our members, their families and the general community. Goals A. Foster and maintain a scholarship program to assist students in need of financial assistance to pursue post-secondary education. B. Enhance educational opportunities for all citizens regardless of race, color religion, sex, age, disability or national origin C. Promote the broader knowledge and appreciation of our members, their families and the general community of the cultural heritage. D. To provide financial support for members of our organization, their families and general community to attend and participate in educational programs that contribute to the principles of the American GI Forum- i.e.,veteran’s rights, education, civil rights and socio-economic opportunities. OBJECTIVES 1. To Provide scholarship awards to students in need of financial assistance to pursue a post- secondary education. 2. To review and revise the scholarship program application and award criteria. 3. To develop and conduct one (1) seminars on College Selection and Financial Resources for high students and adults in our community. |
Committee Chair John Acosta Committee Members Dottie Bruton Kathy Clenin Lorraine Jiron Dolores Martinez Jose Martinez Robert Quinonez Juanita Vela |
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| Applications will be accepted from May 15 through July 1, 2009. Please submit a request for a scholarship application along with a letter-sized self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Education Committee American GI Forum Mile High Chapter 1717 Federal Blvd. Denver Colo 80227 |
| The Hispanic College Fund scholarship program is now accepting applications! The program is open to students of Hispanic background majoring in business, finance, accounting, computer science, computer engineering, IT, hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, food & beverage, and many more! Scholarships awards are up to $10,000. To read more about each program's requirements AND to apply, please go to: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org Deadline: February 16th, 2010 As a part of the HCF network, students benefit from relationships with HCF's many Fortune 500 sponsors, including Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies, and Google. A number of our scholars have even secured full-time employment with their scholarship sponsor. Apply now! |