Colgate-Palmolive is now accepting applications for its annual Haz la U (“Make the U”) educational grant program for the 2021-2022 academic year in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). The grant will provide a total of 100 educational grants to Latinx high school students worth $1,000 each.  The grants will be awarded to students throughout the U.S. who have demonstrated academic excellence, volunteerism and leadership within their communities. Applications are now officially open and will lose on December 6, 2020.

 “Today more than ever, Colgate continues its commitment to provide financial support to Latinx families through our Haz la U educational grant program.” said Dana Medema, General Manager of North America Oral Care at Colgate-Palmolive “We praise the young leaders who celebrate what it means to be Latinx and are giving back to their communities during these difficult times, because we believe everyone deserves a future they can smile about.”

For more than ten years, the Haz la U program has aided the pursuit of higher education among the Latinx community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the classroom has become a more racially and ethnically diverse learning environment, and Hispanic students made up 24% of the enrolled population. 

“We’re extremely proud to continue our partnership with Colgate for the Haz la U grant by providing educational assistance to Latinx students, which will get them a step closer to achieving their higher education goals,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO, Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “This important effort with Colgate through our Youth Awards program will showcase the tremendous talent and potential of our youth. These scholarships will help 100 young leaders continue on their track to making an impact on our community and America.”

In tandem, Colgate-Palmolive will be promoting this initiative in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas in partnership with some of its key retail partners including:  Cardenas, El Super,  Northgate, Superior, Vallarta, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Kroger Food 4 Less, FoodMaxx, Rancho San Miguel, Fiesta Market, Food Town, Seller Bros, Foodarama, Food City, Publix, and ShopRite.    

For more information about Haz la U, application guidelines and to apply, visit Colgate.com/HazLaU or HHFYouthAwards.com