POST: 2009 New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium Applications Now Open

Would you like to:
* Compete for $14,000 in scholarships?
* Experience life on a college campus for four days and
three nights?
* Meet new friends like you who are interested in going
to college?
* Learn more about your culture?
* Learn about the college application process?
* Meet awesome college students and community leaders?
* Learn how to achieve a successful career?

If you answered yes to these questions, apply today to
participate in the 2009 New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium
at www.hispanicyouth.org!

Date and location:
July 15th - 18th, 2009
University of New Mexico

Target Audience:
* Live and attend high school in the State of New Mexico
* Identify with the Hispanic and/or Native American
cultures
* Be either a sophomore or junior in high school during
the fall of 2009
* Have a 2.5 GPA or above
* Complete the online application and essay
(www.hispanicyouth.org)
* Pay a $10 personal investment fee (which can be waived
upon request)

How to apply
* With the help of a teacher, write a 1 - 2 page personal
statement about a person you admire and how he or she has
had a positive impact on your life. You can chose anyone
you like, from a family member, to a friend, to an
historical figure.
* Save an electronic version of your personal statement on
your computer, or somewhere else so that you can easily
access it.
* Go to http://symposiums.hispanicyouth.org/ and create an
account.
* Once you have supplied all of the necessary information,
copy and paste your
personal statement into the essay box.
* Once have completed the steps outlined above, click
submit. After you submit
your essay, you will not be able to modify it.
* You will receive confirmation of your acceptance into the
program in the
Spring of 2009

Apply online today at www.hispanicyouth.org

Deadline to apply is April 24th

2009 New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium Supporters

Sponsors
National Nuclear Security Administration, Southwest
Airlines, Applied Research Associates, The University of
Phoenix, Wells Fargo

University Partner
University of New Mexico

Honorary Chair
Hector Balderas
New Mexico State Auditor

Community Partners
College Success Network, El Centro de la Raza, ENLACE,
Inquiry Facilitators, Lambda Theta Phi - Latin Fraternity,
Inc., Los Alamos National Laboratory, National Hispanic
Cultural Center, Native Hispanic Institute, New Mexico
Highlands University, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Sandia
National Laboratories, the Social Security Administration,
United States Department of Agriculture, UNM College
Enrichment & Outreach Programs

Note for teachers and counselors:
Click to download the HYS Flyer!

Brought to you by the Hispanic College Fund and New Mexico MESA

Link to Hispanic Youth Symposium Website

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