Texas Latino Council of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Texas Latino Council of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers scholarship for undergraduate study at vocational, 2^nd year colleges and universities.

CRITERIA: in order to be eligible for any scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Hispanic/Latino background
• 2nd year student
• GPA: 3.0 or above

  Two (2) essays 500 word essay to answer the following questions:

              1) What are your involvements or activities in your Deaf Community?
              2) What kind of an impact does being a deaf leader or role model have for you in   

                      the Hispanic Deaf community?

   

  Must be deaf or hard of hearing and a U.S. Citizen residing in Texas
  Award - $250 for Books/SuppliesNumber of Awards – 1
  Deadline – July 15, 2008

   

  Contact:

  TLCDHH
  Ovi Velasquez1236 W. Bell St., #2
  Houston, Texas  77019
  ovi@tlcdhh.org

Theme: Working together for a better tomorrow
When: Oct 9 - 11, 2008
Where: McAllen, Texas
Hotel Information: http://www.renaissancemcallen.com/
Hotel Reservation: Call (956) 631-1101 and mention Texas Latino Council to get discounted rates - $80 per night
Registration Fee: Early Bird Combo $70 by Aug 9, 2008. After Aug 9, 2008, the registration fee would be $100.

Forms:

Registration: Early Bird Combo $70 by Aug 9, 2008. After Aug 9, 2008, the registration fee would be $100.

Call for papers: June 1, 2008

Sponsors: June 1, 2008

Program Book Ads: July 1, 2008

Exhibitors: June 1, 2008.

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Mil gracias!

TLCDHH Team