{"id":69840,"date":"2019-06-24T07:05:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-applications-open-for-colgate-palmolives-annual-haz-la-u-educational-grant-program\/"},"modified":"2019-06-24T07:06:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T11:06:08","slug":"colgate-palmolive-abre-solicitudes-para-programa-anual-de-becas-universitarias-haz-la-u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/colgate-palmolive-abre-solicitudes-para-programa-anual-de-becas-universitarias-haz-la-u\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open for Colgate-Palmolive&#8217;s Annual Haz la U\u2122 Educational Grant Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 24, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Colgate-Palmolive is now accepting applications for its annual <i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=2018021045&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.colgatepalmolive.com%2Fen-us%2Fcore-values%2Fcommunity-responsibility%2Fmake-the-u&amp;a=Haz+la+U%E2%84%A2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Haz la U\u2122<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(&#8220;Make the U&#8221;) educational grant program, which will provide <span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span> to Hispanic high school students in partnership with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=572852507&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fhispanicheritage.org%2F&amp;a=Hispanic+Heritage+Foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hispanic Heritage Foundation<\/a>\u00a0(HHF). \u00a0A total of 31 grants, ranging from <span class=\"xn-money\">$2,000<\/span> to <span class=\"xn-money\">$15,000<\/span>, will be awarded to\u00a0community-minded students across the U.S. who have demonstrated excellence in academics, volunteerism and leadership. Applications will be accepted through <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 15, 2019<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnevidc8a7left\" title=\" \" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><object classid=\"clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000\" id=\"prnevidc8a7left\" name=\"prnevidc8a7left\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" align=\"middle\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"https:\/\/stream1.newswire.ca\/static\/StrobeMediaPlayback.swf\"\/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\"\/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"\/><param name=\"seamlesstabbing\" value=\"true\"\/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"opaque\"\/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"src=https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/926916\/Colgate_HazLaU.mp4&amp;skin=http:\/\/stream1.newswire.ca\/FlexPlayer\/jwplayer\/skin\/en.xml&amp;autostart=false\"\/><object name=\"prnevidc8a7left\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" align=\"middle\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" data=\"https:\/\/stream1.newswire.ca\/static\/StrobeMediaPlayback.swf\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"https:\/\/stream1.newswire.ca\/static\/StrobeMediaPlayback.swf\"\/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\"\/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"\/><param name=\"seamlesstabbing\" value=\"true\"\/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"opaque\"\/><param name=\"autostart\" value=\"false\"\/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"src=https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/926916\/Colgate_HazLaU.mp4&amp;skin=http:\/\/stream1.newswire.ca\/FlexPlayer\/jwplayer\/skin\/en.xml&amp;autostart=false\"\/><\/object><\/object><\/div>\n<p>For the last 10 years, the <i>Haz la U\u2122<\/i> program has supported the pursuit of higher education among the Latinx community through this grant program. &#8220;Colgate strongly believes that everyone deserves a future they can smile about, and we applaud the young leaders who celebrate their heritage and also give back to their communities,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Greg Ross<\/span>, General Manager of North America Oral Care at Colgate-Palmolive. &#8220;We&#8217;re honored to continue the <i>Haz la U\u2122<\/i> program with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and support its mission to empower Latinx communities and create leaders in the classroom and beyond.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Released in tandem with the open-application period, Colgate shared an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=8885081&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DD2aBZFendYY%26list%3DPLLeUVLO0UtPOeqEUOJGW95YFvrzjWk5gB%26index%3D5&amp;a=English\" rel=\"nofollow\">English<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=3083564061&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCEmsDd8Lgbk%26list%3DPLLeUVLO0UtPOeqEUOJGW95YFvrzjWk5gB%26index%3D6&amp;a=Spanish\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spanish<\/a>-language\u00a0documentary short of former <i>Haz la U\u2122 <\/i>winner and recent college graduate <span class=\"xn-person\">Emanuel Cruz<\/span>, highlighting his journey to educational success.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Colgate for the <i>Haz la U\u2122<\/i> program, which will provide educational assistance and encouragement to young Latinx students in America,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Antonio Tijerino<\/span>, President and CEO, Hispanic Heritage Foundation. &#8220;This program, and the Youth Awards as a whole, underline the importance of educational advancement within the Latinx culture and allow for young students to explore previously unavailable opportunities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more information about <i>Haz la U\u2122<\/i> and application guidelines, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=1300699420&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.colgatepalmolive.com%2Fen%2Fus%2Fcorp%2Fcore-values%2Fcommunity-responsibility%2Fhaz-la-u&amp;a=Colgate.com%2FHazLaU\" rel=\"nofollow\">Colgate.com\/HazLaU<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=3099601459&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhispanicheritage.org%2Fprograms%2Fleadership%2Fyouth-awards%2F&amp;a=HHFYouthAwards.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">HHFYouthAwards.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Colgate-Palmolive<br \/><\/b>Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom&#8217;s of <span class=\"xn-location\">Maine<\/span>, Sorriso, Speed Stick, <span class=\"xn-person\">Lady Speed Stick<\/span>, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill&#8217;s Science Diet and Hill&#8217;s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate&#8217;s global business, visit the Company&#8217;s web site at\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=1600431701&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colgatepalmolive.com%2F&amp;a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colgatepalmolive.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.colgatepalmolive.com<\/a>. To learn more about <span class=\"xn-person\">Colgate Bright Smiles<\/span>, Bright Futures\u00ae oral health education program, please visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=3076857960&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colgatebsbf.com%2F&amp;a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colgatebsbf.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.colgatebsbf.com<\/a>. CL-C<\/p>\n<p><b>About HHF and LOFT <br \/><\/b>The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit originally established by the White House in 1988, inspires, prepares, positions and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America&#8217;s priorities.\u00a0 HHF also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions.\u00a0 HHF is headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span>, and has offices in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span> and the LOFT Institute is housed at <span class=\"xn-org\">Michigan State University<\/span>. Follow Hispanic Heritage Foundation on Facebook and @HHFoundation on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>HHF&#8217;s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program is divided into 10 &#8220;Tracks,&#8221; or industries including: Technology, Science, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education, Public Service, Media &amp; Entertainment, and Latinas.\u00a0 Tens of thousands of students and young professionals are tracked and connected to each other as well as to mentors and resources; attend over 50 trainings, workshops, and Charlas hosted across the country; participate in creative initiatives; and placed into internships, mentorships, fellowships and full-time positions with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.\u00a0 Visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=3987494842&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loftinnovation.org%2F&amp;a=www.loftinnovation.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.loftinnovation.org<\/a>\u00a0or follow @LOFTinstitute on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>Video &#8211; <span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=1489532394&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F926916%2FColgate_HazLaU.mp4&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F926916%2FColgate_HazLaU.mp4\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/926916\/Colgate_HazLaU.mp4<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Colgate-Palmolive<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 24, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Colgate-Palmolive is now accepting applications for its annual <i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2493982-1&amp;h=2018021045&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.colgatepalmolive.com%2Fen-us%2Fcore-values%2Fcommunity-responsibility%2Fmake-the-u&amp;a=Haz+la+U%E2%84%A2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Haz la U\u2122<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(&#8220;Make the U&#8221;) educational grant program, which will provide <span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span> to Hispanic high&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-educacion"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69840"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69840\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}