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Colgate Accepting Applications for Annual Haz La U Initiative

In partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Colgate will sponsor $100,000 in educational grants for the 16th consecutive year.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

Colgate is accepting applications for Haz La U, a Colgate-sponsored educational grant program in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.

The program offers 31 educational grants totaling $100,000 to high school seniors of Hispanic heritage who have focused on academic excellence, dedication to community service, and demonstrated leadership in their communities. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open and will conclude on Nov. 3, 2024.

One 2023 grant recipient, Jasmine Martinez, is a first-year University of Florida student who is passionate about helping others connect with their culture. Martinez created an initiative when she was 10 to educate on the importance of maintaining one’s cultural legacy.

“At Colgate, our brand values have always been simple: we exist to create smiles that unlock a brighter future. Jasmine’s dedication to deepening cultural connections in her community embodies this spirit,” said Diana Haussling, senior vice president and general manager, consumer experience and growth, Colgate-Palmolive North America. “As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the 16th year of our partnership with Haz La U, we are inspired by Jasmine’s story and incredibly proud to support her journey as we work to reimagine healthier futures for all.”

Martinez is currently pursuing a degree in international studies with a concentration in Latin America and the Caribbean.

“I’m grateful to Colgate for granting me the Haz La U scholarship to support my goals of becoming a lawyer and using my knowledge to help the most vulnerable families in the United States,” said Martinez. “It makes me proud and reaffirms that hard work and dedication bears fruit.”

Partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Colgate-Palmolive is a longtime partner of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, sponsoring Haz La U grants for deserving high school students since 2009. The Haz La U grant program will offer, on a regional level, 10 Gold level grants of $4,000 each; 10 Silver level grants of $3,000 each; and 10 Bronze level grants of $2,000 each. One regional winner will be selected to receive an additional national-level grant of $10,000.

To apply, go here.

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