UTSA junior Jaime Torres talks with a reporter following Wednesday's news conference to announce expanded scholarship support for UTSA students. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Regional Director Armando Ojeda addresses the audience with UTSA students Jaime Torres, Genevie Rodriguez, Basidalia Alvarez and Maria Salazar at his side.
UTSA Students Receive Scholarships Funded by Nabisco, Kraft Foods and H.E.B.
August 8, 2001 -- Officials from Nabisco, Kraft Foods and H.E.B. Grocery Co. visited the UTSA Downtown Campus Wednesday to announce a new effort with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to help more South Texans gain access to higher education, including a number of current and prospective students at UTSA.In a special promotion, titled "El Futuro," the three companies pledged a grant of $50,000 to assist area students with college tuition. "The efforts of these corporations and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund enable many UTSA students to take 12 hours a semester instead of just six hours," said Guy Bailey, provost and vice president for academic affairs. "Today we say a special thank you to HSF, Nabisco, Kraft and H.E.B. for their work to open doors to education for increasing numbers of South Texans."
Since its inception in 1975, HSF has provided 455 scholarships to UTSA students, including 59 last year worth more than $115,000. UTSA is the largest recipient of the fund's support in South Texas. Former and current UTSA students attending the Wednesday event included Maria Salazar, Jaime Torres, Basidalia Alvarez and Genevie Rodriguez.
"Nabisco and South Texas Foods have made a long-term commitment to supporting the Hispanic family through education initiatives," said Michael Tilley, Nabisco promotions manager. "We chose the Hispanic Scholarship Fund because of its proven track record of helping minority students accomplish their academic goals."