Twenty-five Latino students from colleges and universities throughout Connecticut received $1,000 scholarship awards at the reception. The criteria for selection include involvement with and commitment to activities that promote Latinos’ pursuit of higher education, acceptance to an accredited institution of higher education, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all completed course work at the time of application, citizenship in both the U.S. and Connecticut during the 12 months preceding the application and demonstration of financial need. To be eligible, applicants must be full-time students seeking their first undergraduate degree and are required to attend the annual scholarship reception. The application also includes a two-page essay: "How do you feel education is going to impact your ability to continue assisting others to pursue an education?"

CALAHE raises the money for the scholarships through a calendar of fundraisers and memberships including their annual golf tournament which will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the Indian Hill Country Club.  For more information on the tournament and ways to participate please contact Wilson Luna, tournament director at
203-285-2210 or you may visit their website @calahe.org.

The annual reception featured opening remarks from Dr. Wilson Luna, Dean of Students at Gateway Community College and Scholarship Chairperson. “CALAHE is very pleased to be able to provide financial assistance to needy Latino students in Connecticut. This year’s group represents high school students in the top 10% of their school standings and college students from 14 different towns in Connecticut.”  

CALAHE President, Ms. Myrna Garcia-Bowen, Director of Transfer and Academic Articulations at Central Connecticut State University gave the welcoming remarks. NVCC President, Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D., addressed the students with congratulatory remarks. Scholarship awards were presented by Dr. Wilson Luna.

NVCC student, Demesis Negron Figueroa received a CALAHE Scholarship. She will be transferring to Central Connecticut State University.