On Friday, Esperanza Inc., Cleveland’s leading advocate for education in the Hispanic Community, is awarding more than $100,000 in college scholarships to more than 100 local Hispanic students, according to Esperanza.
At its 35th annual Fiesta of Hope Celebration luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Cleveland’s Public Square, Cleveland Bishop Nelson J. Perez will deliver the keynote address.
Perez will emphasize to students and families the importance of education to living a life of purpose. More than 700 people are expected to attend. WKYC’s Russ Mitchell will emcee the event.
WKYC is proud to be the media sponsor. WKYC also funded one of the scholarships.
Since awarding its first college scholarship in 1983, more than $1.5 million in scholarships have been awarded to local college students.
Esperanza’s college scholarships are part of the organization’s comprehensive approach to providing students the support they need to succeed in college.
All scholarships are provided through generous sponsorships from local businesses, organizations and private donors.
