Group reaches out to Latino students - More scholarships sought for overseas studies

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Posted on: November 6th, 2006
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“Advocates of programs that allow college students to study abroad are working to put the programs within reach of more Latinos.

Officials at Global Learning Semesters Inc., an organization that promotes study abroad programs, say Latino students enroll in international study programs at about half the rate of all college students.

The organization has partnered with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to secure $8 million in scholarships to help Latino students take part in international study programs.”

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