Advice from our scholars
Candy Lucero-Palma
"Some advice I have for future college students is that if you are unsure of what you want to study, start off by completing your gen ed courses, that way you can still go ahead with your studies and those courses can be applied to any major once you decide. Also, invest time in volunteering or join an organization or two around your campus, it is a great way to network and the friends you make will help you survive your college years."
Brayan Castillo
“My biggest advice for future college students is to not be afraid to ask. I am the first person in my family to attend college. I did not know anything about how to get into college nor how the system works. I had to ask a lot of people like my guidance counselors, teachers, and other colleagues in order to make it. If you don’t know something, ask! If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.”
Juan Rangel
"Some advice I would give is, do not give up. I had to take a semester off because of going to obtain my residency. I also had to repeat a semester because I just missed the cut off grade to pass. Nevertheless, the key is to stay motivated and remember why you’re going through all the hassle that college is! If you ever feel stuck, reach out for help. You are never alone, if you need somewhere to start, you can always contact me!"
2020 Noche de Gala is Cancelled due to COVID-19
Additional Information
The Hispanic Leadership Coalition of Northeast Indiana (HLCNI) has decided to cancel the 2020 Noche de Gala as well as the Scholarship luncheon on June 22. It was a very painful decision to make, but practical given the recent developments surrounding COVID-19. Donations collected specifically to award scholarships will still be used to award ten scholarships to deserving students for the 20-21 academic school year.
Después de una larga consideración, la Coalición de Liderazgo Hispano del Noreste de Indiana (HLCNI) ha decidido cancelar el evento conocido como “Noche de Gala 2020”, así como el almuerzo de becas del 22 de junio del 2020. Fue una decisión muy dolorosa de tomar, pero practica dado los últimos acontecimientos con relación al coronavirus COVID-19. Las donaciones que fueron específicamente dedicadas a las becas aun serán usadas para ese fin. Se premiarán a los diez estudiantes premiados con las diez becas para 20-21 año académico. .
Our Mission
"To empower the Latino community through education and leadership."
The Hispanic Leadership Coalition of Northeast Indiana, Inc. seeks to develop and empower the Hispanic / Latino community in Northeast Indiana to become proactive leaders through educational attainment, professional development, and community involvement. We celebrate the unique and shared heritage and potential of all peoples.The purpose of the organization is to:
- Provide leadership programs for youth and adults
- Assist the Hispanic / Latino community in entering the social, educational, professional and economic mainstream
- Serve as a resource and referral center for opportunities to cultivate leadership and growth
- To support and conduct non-partisan, education and informational activities to increase public awareness of Hispanic / Latino issues
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Hispanic Leadership Coalition of Northeast Indiana Inc.
A non-profit organization empowering the Latino community through education and leadership.
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