The HSF Alumni Hall of Fame was created to inspire future generations of Latino college graduates by each year honoring five Latinos who -- through their successes, accomplishments, contributions, service and abilities to overcome life's challenges -- demonstrate the power of higher education.

Each honoree personifies the vision and values of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Contributions to HSF and the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala support our vision to stregthen America by advancing the Higher Education of more Latinos. Our mission is to double the rate of Hispanics earning their college degrees by 2010.

Please take a moment to read their stories to learn how HSF is "Opening American Minds." Support our endeavors to make the United States of America stronger by helping more Latinos earn their college diplomas.

Honors are bestowed in five categories:

OPTIMISTA
The Optimist, for success achieved through persistence in the face of adversity.
This year's Optimista is Edgar Figueroa... Read Full Bio.  

ALTRUISTA
The Humanitarian, for personifying the spirit of gratitude and the value of giving back.
This year's Altruista is Sandra Hernandez, M.D. ... Read Full Bio.

INSPIRADOR
The Motivator, for personifying the hard work and sacrifice made by Latino families in pursuit of a college education.
This year's Inspirador is Edgar Sandoval... Read Full Bio . 

BRILLANTE
The Rising Star, for personifying limitless potential.
This year's Brillante is Adam Aponte, M.D. ... Read Full Bio.

TRIUNFADOR
The Victor, for realizing the ultimate professional achievement and for “raising the bar”.
This year's Triunfador is Carmen Baez... Read Full Bio.