HISPANIC HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Duke Energy Foundation delivers bright futures for Hispanic students with $75,000 grant to Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue throughout Florida and beyond, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing $75,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund to create educational opportunities for Hispanic students in central Florida.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue throughout Florida and beyond, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing $75,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund to create educational opportunities for Hispanic students in central Florida.
  • The grant will help Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund provide college scholarships for local Hispanic students and expand the number of professional development workshops to support transitioning to the workforce.
  • For nearly a decade, Duke Energy Florida and its Foundation have provided about $230,000 in scholarships and sponsorships to support the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund.
  • The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund is dedicated to investing in the college education of Hispanic youth in Central Florida.