SOURCE: Colgate-Palmolive
NEW YORK, September 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colgate-Palmolive is already accepting applications for its annual Do U™ scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). A total of 100 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to Hispanic students in the U.S., who demonstrate academic excellence, volunteering, and leadership in their community. Applications are open until December 6, 2020.
“Today more than ever, Colgate continues its commitment to providing financial assistance to our Hispanic families with the Make the U™ Scholarship,” said Dana Medema, Colgate-Palmolive’s North American Oral Care General Manager, “We applaud young leaders who celebrate their Hispanic heritage and help their community through these difficult times, because we believe we all deserve a future to smile for.”
For more than 10 years, the Do the U™ has helped Hispanic students who want to go to college with scholarships. According to the U.S. CensusBureau, the classroom has become a more inclusive and diverse environment, with Hispanic students being 24% of student population.
“We are extremely proud to continue our collaboration with Colgate and his Do the U™. It offers educational assistance to Hispanic students, taking them one step closer to achieving their higher education dreams.” said Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “This important effort with Colgate through our Youth Awards program will show the tremendous talent and potential of our youth. Scholarships will help 100 young leaders continue their journey to make a positive impact on our community and America.”
At the same time, Colgate-Palmolive is promoting the program in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas in partnership with some of its most important partners, including: Cardenas, The Super, Northgate, Superior, Vallarta, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Kroger Food 4 Less, FoodMaxx, Rancho San Miguel, Fiesta Market, Food Town, Seller Bros, Foodarama, Food City, Publix,and ShopRite.
For more information and instructions on how to apply: visit Colgate.com/HazLaU or HHFYouthAwards.com
About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive Company is an innovative and supportive growing company that seeks to reinvent a healthier future for people, their pets and our planet. To learn more about Colgate’s global business, its efforts to improve children’s oral health through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, and how the company is building a future for smiling, https://www.colgatepalmolive.com
About HHF and LOFT: The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit established by the White House in 1987, inspires, prepares, and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community, and workforce to meet American priorities. HHF also promotes cultural pride, achievements and the great promise of the community through public awareness campaigns that are viewed by millions. Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org. LOFT is HHF’s award-winning workforce leadership and development program with a focus on “Tracks” or industries that include funding. Join http://loftnetwork.org