Louis Hernandez Jr.'s A Little Hope Foundation rolls out Semper Fi 'Honor' Scholarship for Navy and Marine veterans and families

MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A Little Hope Foundation founder Louis Hernandez Jr. announced today the inaugural Semper Fi "Honor" Scholarship is available to benefit eligible Navy and Marine veterans and their families who are seeking higher education at accredited universities.

Students who receive the Semper Fi "Honor" Scholarship will be chosen for their achievements, ambition and drive to pursue a degree in selected fields that will equip them to tackle complex social and economic issues affecting their communities.

"Coming from a family where many have served in the armed forces, including my father and my wife, I understand the incredible sacrifice and loyalty to our country that comes with military service. I also have witnessed the difficult transition to civilian life, especially for those who were in combat," Hernandez said. "I believe the core attributes that the military teaches combined with a higher education can help military families adjust to civilian life and reward them for their commitment to our freedoms, while allowing them to become constructive leaders in the community."

The Semper Fi "Honor" Scholarship selection committee is co-chaired by Hernandez's wife, Sarah M. Hernandez, a business professional who served with Marine One, the Marine Presidential Helicopter Squadron, for President George W. Bush, and his father, Luis Hernandez Sr., a Navy veteran and retired computer science instructor.

"It's a privilege and an honor to provide support to military veterans and their families to improve their lives by overcoming the financial challenges of a higher education. The Marine Corps will always have a special place in my heart, as I worked with incredibly dedicated and hard-working people committed to protecting our freedoms and willing to sacrifice their lives to make sure that we all have a chance to choose our own path in life. Through sacrifice, training and discipline, we forged life-long friendships. I'm so excited to be able to give back to this incredible community. I encourage people to visit the A Little Hope Foundation website to learn more," said Sarah Hernandez, who rose to the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine One Helicopter Squadron, Quantico, Va., and is the investor relations manager and manager of operations for Black Dragon Capital.

"As a Navy veteran and retired college instructor, I have seen the difficult and lasting impact that combat and service to our country can have on our veterans. Many of my friends and family continue to suffer. I've also seen the incredible benefits of a higher education in providing the tools for everyone to become constructive members of society. I believe the Semper Fi "Honor" Scholarship program will give needed support to veterans who are students with a desire to do wonderful things in the community," Luis Hernandez Sr. said.

A Little Hope Foundation's Scholarship Program, established to help underrepresented students, provides up to $10,000 in scholarships annually. Students have the opportunity to receive one $2,500 scholarship a year. The scholarships are granted based upon assessment of need and university selection.

A Little Hope Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Our initiatives provide equal opportunity for all children to have the tools and opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become constructive members of our global community. To learn more, please visit www.alittlehopefoundation.org.

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SOURCE A Little Hope Foundation

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