For Immediate Release: November 1, 2021 – JACKSONVILLE, FL – The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) is proud of their impact on the lives of more than one hundred scholarship recipients for their signature program, Achieving the Dream Scholarship, for over 29 years. Applicants undergo a rigorous process handled by a committee of community leaders determined to award 10 scholarships (valued at $2,000 each) to outstanding qualified Hispanic students of Northeast Florida. This year, the FCHCC is proud to announce awarding 12 Students with the ATD Scholarship.
These students were recognized for their achievements at the Hispanic Heritage Gala and Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards presented by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, October 28th. The gala took place from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at The River Club, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
The scholarship program enables students who work hard and achieve academic excellence to start or continue their education. The FCHCC Community Development Fund awards these scholarships based on primary criteria of financial need (30%) and academics (minimum GPA 3.0) (25%). The remaining points are assessed based on a finalist interview, letters of recommendation, video, essays, extracurricular activities, community involvement and honors/awards. FCHCC congratulates an impressive group of 2021 Achieving the Dream Scholarship recipients.
- Daniella Valderrama, Jacksonville University; Major: Biology
- Erynn Norez, School of the Art Institute Chicago; Major: Fine Arts
- Gretchen Garcia-Cintra, Florida State College at Jacksonville; Major: Nursing
- Jeilymar Morales, Jacksonville University; Major: Theater
- Magyanis Ruiz, Villanova University; Major: Public Administration
- Marangely Quinones, Florida State College at Jacksonville; Major: Biomedical Science
- Marko Carrion, Florida State College at Jacksonville; Major: Biomedical Science
- Mya Lynn Cruz, University of North Florida; Major: Exercise Science
- Nathanael Hernandez-Carias, University of Central Florida; Major: Criminal Justice
- Nicole Palma, University of Florida; Major: Biomedical Science / Pre-Dentistry
- Sofia Alvarez, University of North Florida; Major: Nursing
- Tomas Yepez, University of Central Florida; Major: Engineering
The Sponsors for the Gala and ATD Awards are as follows:
Presenting Sponsor: The Jacksonville Jaguars
Gold Sponsor: VyStar Credit Union
Silver Sponsors: Deustche Bank and Arlington Toyota
Bronze Sponsors: Emed Multispecialty Group, PQH Group, YMCA Florida’s First Coast and Entercircle, Summit
Gala Sponsors: Veronica Garcia Brown CPA, Lucia Fernandez, PLLC and Prospera USA
In-Kind Sponsors: Chicbooth, Mocha Misk’i Brownie Shop, Jax Natural Healing, MiAddvantage, Arlene de Vidal Photography, Jacksonville Women’s Business Center, SOHO Network Solutions, Tu Canal Musical, Aquafit Wellness & Aesthetics, TR Media LLC and Vibe Multimedia.
Scholarship Donors were: AT&T Services Inc., Florida, Alive Credit Union, Leon Carrero, Deutsche Bank, Diana Donovan & Angela Merritt, Diverse Legal Solutions, Florida Blue, The Jacksonville Jaguars, Jimenez-Bellisario Family Trust, Publix Supermarkets, Roden Law, University of North Florida, VyStar Credit Union, Florida State College at Jacksonville and Prospect Real Estate Group, LLC.
FCHCC thanks all our sponsors, corporate partners, the Gala committee chair, Angela Merritt, and gala committee members for all their hard work in making this event once again successful.
Florida Blue, iHeart Media, Norsan Media, Buenas Nuevas Network, Prosperity Home Mortgage, MiAddvantage, Que Tal Magazine, VyStar Credit Union and Prospera USA are Corporate Partners of the FCHCC.
Follow @fchccflorida and hashtag #fchcc2021atdgala about the Hispanic Heritage Gala and Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards.
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About the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) was created to encourage and promote sound, ethical and successful business practices in the Hispanic community and to further the recognition of Hispanic heritage and culture through educational endeavors. The mission of the FCHCC is to positively impact the regional economy by creating value, promoting and facilitating the success of Hispanic-owned businesses and by engaging the community at large.
Media Contact: FCHCC Board of Directors
E-mail: fchcc@fchcc.com
Phone: (904) 346-1118 ext. 3