CHCI and the U.S. Army Launch the 2003-2004 National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Students

(WASHINGTON, DC – OCT. 1, 2003) – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s leading Hispanic educational organization and the U.S. Army recently released the 2003-2004 National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Students.  The Directory is the only publication in the U.S. that includes a comprehensive list of scholarships, internships, and fellowships targeting Latino students.  

Hundreds of regional scholarships, internships and fellowships, as well as Washington, DC opportunities are featured in the 200-page publication.  The Directory also incorporates countless resources such as essay and application writing tips, resume building techniques, and rankings of top colleges and universities for Latino students. 

“We are delighted that the U.S. Army has partnered with CHCI to produce the third edition of the Directory,” said CHCI President and CEO, Ingrid Duran. “The Directory is an invaluable resource guide that consolidates nearly every opportunity for Latino youth into one publication.”

"The U.S. Army is proud to be sponsoring the 2003-2004 Directory,” said Brigadier General, Bernardo Negrete, Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Accessions Command.  “The U.S. Army, like CHCI, is dedicated to providing educational and career opportunities while building leaders within our community. As a ROTC Scholarship recipient myself, I can tell you from first hand experience that scholarships and leadership training make a great difference on the path to success."

The National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Students can be downloaded at no cost at www.chciyouth.org. Live copies of the Directory can be obtained by calling CHCI toll free at 1-800-EXCEL-DC. A small shipping fee of $4 applies.   

For more information on the 2003-2004 National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Students and other CHCI publications, programs, and services, visit CHCI’s youth website at www.chciyouth.org or call 1-800-EXCEL-DC.  

CHCI, a non-profit and non-partisan educational 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services for Hispanic college and postgraduate students. The CHCI board of directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of the U.S. Congress, non-profit leaders, and corporate executives. 

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