Events

Workshops/Community Outreach Events

HSF community outreach events are bilingual workshops that provide practical tools for choosing a college education, preparing and paying for college. These events are held throughout the United States and are often held in the evenings and weekends so that parents and their children can attend together.

Special Events

HSF regularly participates in special events organized in collaboration with our donors, partners and constituents. Check the schedule for special events this season such as our Alumni Hall of Fame Gala in New York City and the Leaders in Education Awards in Los Angeles.

Workshops/Community Outreach Events

Town Hall Meetings (THMs)

These are bilingual sessions where students and their families receive information about the value and affordability of a college education. In two hour evening programs, our bilingual outreach staff covers the essentials of college preparation, financial aid process, the steps involved in applying for scholarships and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). College representatives are usually present and can speak with students and parents about any questions they have regarding admissions and financial aid process.

Steps for Success Saturdays (S4S)

Steps for Success Saturdays are half-day specialized instruction, offering a range of college preparation workshops for middle and high school students and their parents. The curriculum covers how-to-instruction on taking the SAT or ACT, information on the financial aid and assistance in writing a personal statement (essay) for applications and scholarships and guidance to finding a college. The workshop schedule for participants will vary by grade level and the parent workshops are bilingual (Spanish and English).

We also invite and encourage middle school students to take advantage of this day to learn about preparing for standardized college admission tests and other topics to help them prepare for college at this stage of their schooling.

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Special Events

Alumni Hall of Fame & Education Summit - AHOF

The Alumni Hall of Fame Gala celebrates outstanding Latinos whose personal stories and accomplishments demonstrate the power of higher education. Now in its 10th year, the Alumni Hall of Fame (AHOF) event recognizes the achievements of over 50,000 HSF alumni that have received scholarships in the past. Notable past inductees include Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, Neurosurgeon at John Hopkins, the Honorable Antonio Garza Jr.; United States Ambassador of Mexico, and the Honorable Dr. Richard H. Carmona, Former Surgeon General of the United States.

Watch the video highlights of last year’s AHOF and Education Summit events including participants The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City; Juan Sepúlveda, Director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans; Anderson Cooper, CNN news anchor; top executives from leading corporations including Toyota, Time Warner, Coca Cola, Wells Fargo, Marathon Oil, Verizon, Univision; and leaders from organizations including Excelencia in Education and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Clickhere for more information on this year's event October 17, 2012 at Gotham Hall in New York City.

This year, in the tradition of the Education Summit, we'll host the Chairman's Education Innovation Luncheon, the day after AHOF, on October 18 in New York City. Visit the AHOF site for updates and information.

Leaders in Education Awards

The Leaders in Education Awards recognizes Southern California students, parents, schools teachers and other leaders in Hispanic education. The event is designed to raise awareness of HSF's work in Southern California and across the nation, and to highlight the contributions leaders in the community make towards education. Attendees include leaders from major corporations, politicians, educators, HSF scholars and alumni & community leaders.

Click here for more information and to see past event highlights.