Charlotte Chapter     

The Student Chapters of ALPFA Charlotte provide leadership development, volunteer, internship, and scholarship opportunities to talented students. Active involvement in these activities helps students to make a successful transition from college to career since they have access to ALPFA's national network of Latino professionals and to its corporate partners. The chapters also provide a means with which professionals can connect with students and serve as teachers, advisors, and mentors for students that need help navigating the sometimes overwhelming or uncertain career options available to them. ALPFA Charlotte helps them to bridge this knowledge gap.

The following student chapters have been established:

• Belmont Abbey College

Would you be interested in working on a student chapter at your school?  Go to the 'Contact Us' tab and shoot us an email to discuss.

**Scholarships **

The ALPFA/HCF Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications

ALPFA’s Annual Scholarship Program runs from

December 15, 2008 through March 15, 2009

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students, in the US or Puerto Rico , who are pursuing studies in Accounting, Finance, or Business related fields.

The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage those students who have demonstrated academic excellence to continue pursuing their professional careers. Over the past 3 years, ALPFA has awarded students over $457,000 in scholarship money.

Application Deadline: March 15^th, 2009

Total Scholarship Funds: $150,000

Average ALPFA scholarship award: $1250-1500

* Limited scholarship awards for top candidates up to $10,000

Please note that the top 50 students selected will be invited to attend ALPFA’s National Convention in

Boston, Massachusetts

(August 8-12, 2009) with all expenses paid for - convention registration, airfare, and lodging - .

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be Latino or of Latino descent
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
• Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2009-2010 academic year
• Must be currently enrolled full-time at a­ four-year university/college or at a community college with intent to transfer to a four-year university/college for the 2009-2010 academic year
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in business, finance or accounting
• Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Student must demonstrate financial need 

For more information on how to apply, please visit
the Hispanic College Fund’s website:

CLICK HERE

Click on Scholarships -- Apply Now -- Follow the link to the ALPFA online application.

HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Contact the Hispanic College Fund by calling

1-800-644-4223 or sending an email to

HCF-Info@hispanicfund.org

Contact ALPFA by calling Geraldine Contreras, Director of Student Affairs, at 
213-243-0004 or sending an email to geraldine.contreras@national.alpfa.org

**Additional Scholarships**

Please visit the Latin American Women's Association for additional scholarships.  Click on the link below:

http://www.lawanc.org/scholarships.htm 

** Student Involvement **

Students,

If you would like to get involved in the coordination of events or activities or have ideas you would like to share, please feel free to email the Board.  Go to the 'Contact Us' tab and shoot us an email.  We look forward to hearing from you!!

                                                                       - The Board

**Mentorship**

Would you be interested in participating in a mentorship program?  Go to the 'Contact Us' tab and shoot us an email.  We look forward to hearing from you!!