Honorees and students at Yankees Stadium.

Eight-time Major League All Star, Carlos Beltrán and Hostos Community College proudly announce the creation of the Carlos Beltrán Scholarship.

On September 6th, 2014, six Hostos Community College students were recognized at Yankee Stadium during a pre-game ceremony with Carlos and Jessica Beltrán and Hostos Interim President Dr. David Gómez.  These scholarships were awarded to three, full-time students with a 3.2 GPA or higher and three, full-time students with a 2.4 GPA or higher who also demonstrated financial need.
Beltran was the 2013 recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award, presented by MLB to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team.  By establishing the Carlos Beltrán Scholarship, the proud Puerto Rican native, playing in his first season with the New York Yankees, is offering financial assistance to eligible Hostos students through the $5,000 awards.

Throughout his career, Carlos Beltrán has been involved in several charities looking to help others.   In creating the Carlos Beltrán Foundation, Beltrán supports many young student-athletes and established a high school near his hometown in Manatí, Puerto Rico, focused on developing their talents and instilling many of the same values that have been integral to his own success.

THE CARLOS BELTRÁN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Mr. Feliberto Feliz is a Civil Engineering student and the current President of the Hostos Student Government Association. His GPA is 3.06, and his goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Urban Design.

Mr. Luis Ojeda is an Early Education major in his third semester. He was the winner of the Dramatic Poetry Reading Competition for the Hostos 175th Birthday Celebration, and holds a 4.0 GPA.
 
Ms. Helselenne Remigio is a full-time student, mother, and a part-time pharmacy technician. She is pursuing a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her GPA is 3.395, and her goal is to receive a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
 
Ms. Isamar Garrido Rodríguez is a Chemical Engineering Science major, who is passionate about her studies and contributing to her community.  Her GPA is 3.88.
 
Ms. Heidy Santos is a Radiologic Technology student in her third semester. Her GPA is 4.0.  

Mr. Luis Toribio is working hard to earn his associate degree in Criminal Justice.  His GPA is 3.24, and his goals are to attend the New York University School of Law and become an attorney.
 
About Hostos Community College
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College is an educational agent for change that has been transforming and improving the quality of life in the South Bronx and neighboring communities since 1968. It serves as a gateway to intellectual growth and socioeconomic mobility, as well as a point of departure for lifelong learning, success in professional careers, and transfer to advanced higher education programs. The College’s unique "Student Success Coaching Unit" provides students with individualized guidance and exemplifies its emphasis on student support services. 
 
Recently named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2015 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Hostos offers 27 associate degree programs and two certificate programs that facilitate easy transfer to The City University of New York’s (CUNY) four-year colleges or baccalaureate studies at other institutions. The College has an award-winning Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development that offers professional development courses and certificate-bearing workforce training programs. Hostos is part of CUNY, the nation’s leading urban public university, which serves more than 480,000 students at 24 colleges.