Hispanic/Latinx STUDENT UNION

Join a committee!

Outreach/Homecoming

The purpose of the Outreach Committee is to expand the influence of HLSU on campus and in the Tallahassee community. You’ll be working with several campus departments, partners and the Latinx Faculty Network to ensure that others know what HLSU does and who we are. This committee will create outreach tactics for HLSU. 

Programming and Events Committee 

The purpose of the Events Committee is to facilitate and break-down our events and assist in planning large scale events, such as our Pageant, Festival and Gala! This committee will provide input in the creation of each of our events to ensure a positive experience for our guests. 

Professional Development

The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to assist in the creation and running of our Spring Latinx Leadership Institute. This committee will prepare professional development activities and coordinate with several campus partners/departments to expand professionalism within the Hispanic/Latinx community.

Angie Cintron Memorial Scholarship 

PURPOSE
This $1000 scholarship is awarded in memory of Angie Cintron, who attended FSU in 1997 and had an untimely death before she had an opportunity to finish her studies and is being awarded by her family in loving memory of Angie.

AWARD CRITERIA
All applicants must be Florida State University students who meet the following criteria:

• Must be an undergraduate student and have completed at least 15 credit hours
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.00
• Must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours 
• Must be enrolled full-time at FSU for the subsequent academic year (Fall 2023-Spring 2024) (Students will be awarded $500 during the Fall 2023 semester and an additional $500 for the Spring 2024 semester) 
• Must demonstrate financial need, their participation in the Hispanic/Latinx Student Union and their leadership abilities 
• Graduate students and Prior recipients of the award are ineligible.

This award is open to all students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply, students must provide a transcript, a letter of recommendation, and answer three essay questions. 

For more detailed information on eligibility requirements or to submit an application, visit https://thecenter.fsu.edu/recognition/angie-cintron-memorial-scholarship. 

For more information visit https://sga.fsu.edu/hlsu.shtml. 

This application will only be accepted through electronic submission. If you encounter any problems with your online submission, please contact Dr. Sierra R. Turner, Director, Office of Representation, Inclusion and Student Equity at srturner@fsu.edu.

The application window will be from Wednesday, April 5, 2023-Friday, April 21, 2023.

PAST RECIPIENTS

 

2018-2019 Sonny Vasquez

2017-2018 Alfredo Cortez

2016-2017 Kelly Ramirez

2015-2016 Stephanie Urbina

2014-2015 Jimmy Calvo

2013-2014 Nikema T. Peterson

2012-2013 Geminis Garcia

2011-2012 Jesid Vinicio Acosta

2010-2011 Dayron Silverio

2009-2010 Nicholas Myers