The New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Ernesto Malavé Scholarship Award is now accepting applications.

The mission of the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NYCHCC) is to represent and advocate for Hispanic businesses and to help Hispanic students succeed academically and achieve their professional goals.

To be eligible for the Ernesto Malavé Scholarship, students must:
-be U.S. citizens of Hispanic descent
-be majoring in Finance
-have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate financial need and an interest in playing a supportive role in the Hispanic business community.

The application deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011.

Students interested in applying may contact Dr. Geoff Hempill at geoffrey.hempill@csi.cuny.edu or 718.982.2301 for assistance with their applications. Further information can also be found in the Career and Scholarship Center in Building 1A, Room 105.