RMHC®/HACER® National Scholarship Recipients Conduct Education Webcast to Share 'College Knowledge' Tips

WHAT:

In celebration of the selection of this year's RMHC/HACER National Scholarship recipients, the 2008, 2009, and 2010 winners will participate in a round table discussion with students from around the country to share their insights on getting ahead in college.  The session will be moderated by United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) President Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. and broadcast live over the Internet. The scholarship recipients will share their personal stories and perspective on the following education topics:  

• Applying for financial aid
• Searching for scholarships
• Details on the RMHC®/HACER® Scholarship Program
• Importance of community service
• Study habits
• Life on a college campus for Hispanic students
• How to stay on course toward a college degree

This webcast marks the culmination of a three-day visit to Oak Brook in which this year's newest RMHC/HACER National Scholarship recipients had the opportunity to meet current recipients and learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities and McDonald's support of their educational goals. Each of the students is a recipient of a $100,000 RMHC/HACER National Scholarship and is now attending a prestigious university. The round table discussion is free and will be broadcast live at http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=35595. The discussion can also be followed on Twitter under the hashtag #becas.

WHEN:

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. CDT

WHERE:

Live broadcast of discussion:

http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=35595

The Wit Hotel

201 N. State Street

Chicago, IL 60601

WHO:

• 2008 – 2010 RMHC/HACER National Scholarship Recipients
• Moderated by Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr., USHLI, president
• Scholarship recipients are currently pursuing a college degree at prestigious universities such as Harvard, M.I.T., and Brown
• Ronald McDonald House Charities and McDonald's representatives

WHY:

The RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program was created in 1985 with support from McDonald's to address the low college enrollment rate. Research shows that only 22 percent of young Latinos are enrolled in college and only 8 percent of adult Latinos hold college degrees. Financial difficulties are a primary factor in a student's decision to not continue their education. Scholarship programs such as RMHC/HACER lend a hand to low-income Hispanic students and through this round table discussion, the RMHC/HACER National Scholarship recipients hope to inspire other Hispanic students to pursue a college degree.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

• The four recipients of the 2010 award will be presented to the media during this session
• Interviews with Dr. Juan Andrade, 2008, 2009, & 2010 scholarship recipients
• See how students are using social media to connect and discuss college and scholarships
• Learn more information about the RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program