October 6, 2021

Chris de Hoyos 

HACU, Miller Lite award scholarships and leadership development opportunities

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Miller Lite are supporting the next generation of Hispanic leaders by awarding scholarships to eligible undergraduate students enrolled at HACU-member institutions in select cities.

Fifty-five scholarships of $2,500 were awarded to eligible college students in select cities, in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico. Eight scholarships of $5,000 were awarded to eligible college students in Houston, Texas.

In addition to the scholarships, recipients also received a sponsorship to attend HACU’s ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, the student track offered in conjunction with HACU’s Annual Conference. Miller Lite offered a total of 72 sponsorships for the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute.

The student recipients and their institutions are:

  • California State University Fullerton - Alexa Guzman
  • California State University Northridge - Jocelyn Mata
  • California State University, Fullerton - Alexis Varillas
  • California State University, Los Angeles - Raquel Vazquez
  • California State University, San Bernardino - Neya Speights
  • Colorado State University Pueblo - Jadelinn Medina
  • CUNY York College - Asrar Ahmed
  • Florida International University - Rolando Briel
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Yamile Cedillo-Cruz
  • Lehman College, CUNY - Ofradis Maracayo
  • Lehman College, CUNY - Quiana Berry
  • Marquette University - Margie Albizures
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver - Vianney Sandoval
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver - Zoe Rodriguez Harman
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver - Jaqueline Alderete Urena
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver - Sierra Morales
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver - Diego Anaya
  • Miami Dade College - Farnoush Shafie
  • Miami Dade College - Ricardo Condezo
  • Miami Dade College - Claudia Guevara
  • Miami Dade College - Alexander Halterman Robles
  • Miami Dade College - Ilan Moradeli
  • New York City College of Technology, CUNY - Jason Villa
  • New York City College of Technology, CUNY - Elisamar Salva
  • Northeastern Illinois University - Mitzy Konwerski
  • Northeastern Illinois University - Jocelyn Brito
  • Northeastern Illinois University - Delilah Gutierrez
  • Santa Monica College - Ingrid Lopez
  • Texas A&M International University - Montserrat Ezeta
  • Texas A&M International University - Adamari Gamez
  • Texas A&M International University - Karol Garcia
  • Texas A&M International University - Jessica Velazquez
  • Texas A&M International University - Marisa Parra
  • Texas A&M International University - Emilia Trevino
  • Texas A&M International University - Julian Escalante
  • The University of Texas at Arlington - Juan Bentancourt
  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Beverly Estrada
  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Elizabeth Huerta
  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Iris Sepulveda
  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Priscilla Garza
  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Brianda Flores
  • University of Houston - Sandra Tzul
  • University of Houston - Fabian Veleros
  • University of Houston - Tahimy Landestoy Acosta
  • University of Houston - Andrew Medina
  • University of Houston - Samantha Amaya
  • University of Houston System - Olga Sanchez
  • University of Houston-Downtown - Jorge Perez
  • University of Houston-Downtown - Jenny Toscano
  • University of Illinois at Chicago - Vianey Dominguez
  • University of Illinois Chicago - Josue Estrada
  • University of Illinois Chicago - Vincent Galvan
  • University of Illinois Chicago - Karen Portillo
  • University of North Texas - Valerie Roman
  • University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Natalia Font
  • University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Marlene Mendez
  • University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Johana Mercado
  • University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Dessire Trinidad
  • University of Texas at Arlington - Diana Rodriguez
  • University of Texas at Arlington - Samuel Uribe
  • University of Texas at Arlington - Mario Oliveros
  • University of Texas at Arlington - Edwin Silva
  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Adrian Garcia

The Miller Lite Scholarship is part of the 2021-22 HACU Scholarship Program.



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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