iHispano.com Announces New Scholarship Opportunities
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — iHispano.com, the premier professional networking site and job board for Latinos today announced it will offer three qualified applicants a full-tuition scholarship for an undergraduate or graduate degree at University of Phoenix.
iHispano.com is committed to promoting Hispanic employment and networking opportunities and expanding its relationships with prestigious Hispanic professional organizations and corporate employers. iHispano.com serves as a vital resource for job seekers and corporations that understand the value of a diverse workforce in meeting the needs of a global economy.
“The key to a level playing field for all Americans is access to education,” said iHispano Chief Executive Officer Rudy Martinez. “University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds. They are particularly adept at supporting non-traditional students in completing their education by designing programs around their busy working lives,” said Martinez.
The three full-tuition scholarships will be awarded by a committee of representatives from iHispano.com, University of Phoenix and representatives of key Hispanic professional organizations. Recipients will have the opportunity to pursue either an undergraduate or graduate degree at one of University of Phoenix’s more than 200 locations across the country or online.
A complete application and supporting documentation must be received on or before March 6, 2012. The scholarship committee will determine the recipients of the scholarship by the award date of April 24, 2012.
For more information visit www.iHispano.com/education/scholarship.
About iHispano.com
Founded by social entrepreneurs who care deeply about equal opportunity and economic empowerment, iHispano.com is the premier professional networking site and job board for Latinos in the United States. A vital career resource for job seekers and corporations alike, iHispano connects talented Latino professionals with a community whose members are committed to helping them realize their professional and personal goals. With more than 1.9M members, jobs posted by top industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies, career advice and an e-newsletter, iHispano.com is fulfilling its mission: to enhance access and opportunities for Hispanics while delivering a complete source for corporations to implement their diversity initiatives.
A division of Professional Diversity Network (PDN), iHispano and its sister networking channels have an audience of 27 million aspiring diverse professionals. With a credo of “each one reach one,” community members are inclined to mentor or open a doors for a trusted colleague. The PDN network lists more than 100,000 jobs and a wide array of personal career resources that are free of charge.
To access the site go to www.iHispano.com.
SOURCE iHispano.com