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Follow on Google News | Miss Hispanic Seafair Holds Orientation for College Scholarship Program at Univision SeattleMiss Hispanic Seafair Promotes Academics, Community Service and Leadership
By: BlueShoes Media The orientation will take place 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Univsion Television Seattle, located in Fischer Plaza at 140 Fourth Avenue, in the Forum. Special guests include: Michelle Font, Miss Washington USA 2008 and Krystal Hernandez, Miss Hispanic Seafair 2010, as well as Univision News personalities. Univision Seattle will also be recording this event for future broadcast. Candidates that qualify and choose to participate in the program following the orientation will receive training in public speaking, interviewing, etiquette and grooming over the course of three months through a series of workshops and appearances. Training is designed to help build well rounded role models and community advocates, and to position each young woman for success and life-long leadership. Candidates must be 18+ by August 2011 and be enrolled in a college, university or technical school. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievements, community service platform, creative expression, a personal interview, and participation in program events. About Hispanic Seafair Organization The Hispanic Seafair Organization (HSO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement and education of Hispanic women and representing the Hispanic community during Seattle's Seafair celebration and throughout the year. HSO provides college scholarships to qualifying young women, and has celebrated Seafair the Latin way at the annual Hispanic Seafair Festival at Seward Park, since 1980. This year's festival will be held in July 2011 at the Seattle Center. It is a free event, which includes a full day of Latin music, dance, and arts and crafts, and an opportunity to sample diverse regional cuisines. For additional information, including how to become a member of HSO, and to volunteer, perform, sponsor or become a vendor at the festival, please contact hispanicseafair@ # # # BlueShoes Media is a Seattle-based, boutique entertainment and small business public relations firm, with national clientele. End
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