The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ, Inc. (HBCSF) awarded Ashley Colón of Jersey City a $2,000 scholarship at the foundation’s 19th Annual Scholarship Gala held in May. Ms. Colón plans to attend the University of Richmond in Virginia in the fall. She maintained honors throughout her high school career and plans to study animal behavior in college. Fifteen current college and college-bound Hispanic students were recognized with scholarships or book stipend awards. All scholarship recipients are required to be enrolled full-time at a postsecondary institution, maintain a 3.0 grade point average, and complete 80 hours of community service. The gala was the nonprofit organization’s major fundraiser of the year for scholarship support. Since 1993, the foundation has awarded over $280,000 to students. This year’s annual gala recognized the following three honorees for their leadership and contributions to the community: Ms. Ivette R. Alvarez, Esq. – Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost P.C.; Mr. Luis Diaz, Esq. – Gibbons P.C.; and Mr. Cid Wilson – Kern, Suslow Securities, LLC. Awards were funded by the following sponsers: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; Wells Fargo Private Bank; Verizon; Unilever; Berkeley College; Prudential Financial; “GPSG, LLC Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group, LLC”; United Water; Mc Gowan Builders, Inc.; New Jersey Accounting Services, Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; and US Financial Services, LLC. For more information about scholarships, awards, recipients, or donations contact Hector Banegas, president HBCSF, at 201-226-3033 or Miriam Lopez, treasurer and gala event chair, at 973-882-3600 ext. 14. Send inquiries to info@hbscf.org; or visit www.hbcsf.org. Donations are welcomed. Send to HBCSF, 429C Cedar Lane #313, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 or online, www.hbcsf.org.
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