Programs
Since its inception, Comité Noviembre has placed special focus on volunteerism and educational excellence as the key to the future of the Puerto Rican community. Established in November of 1996, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, the Comité Noviembre Scholarship Awards Program was launched. The proceeds from the Comité Noviembre Benefit supports all scholarships. To date, Comité Noviembre has a success rate of over 330 scholars, boasting a 90 percent college graduation rate since the inception. These exceptional scholars are making a difference in their community by volunteering and becoming involved in the social, civic, and global issues of their time. Comité Noviembre has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto Rican and Hispanic youth with a cultural twist.
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM
Comite Noviembre Scholarships
As of 3/15/2025
1) COMITE NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: For Volunteerism
https://forms.gle/eF1aM6wi2FTJFB1u8
2) ERNESTO MALAVE SCHOLARSHIP: For the Arts
https://forms.gle/TyBt8cMq2v1kiWuQ8
3) Richie Perez Scholarship: For Peace and Justice Award
https://forms.gle/77QdFCKfwCsMKrJV6
4) The Ana Beatriz Domenech Scholarship: For Nursing
https://forms.gle/beZnLZaQZbRwZiJx8
5) The Bello Family Scholarship: For Community Service
https://forms.gle/vKurKUo7VADotZNU7
6) The Cruz Cordero Family Scholarship: For Journalism or English
https://forms.gle/AdytVxdN28UceMY76
7) The Dr. Evelina Antonetty Scholarship: For Community Activism
https://forms.gle/gJYYxYYZQV9QnkUMA
8) The Loh Collado Family Scholarship: For Engineering, Pre-Med, or Computer Science
https://forms.gle/9qkb1f1BfyfFnmLk9
9) The Nolda Vivó Scholarship: For Bilingual Education
https://forms.gle/hvP2ZLZoqosFUupX8
10) Julia Mandry Scholarship: For Public Policy, Political Science, or Civic Engagement
https://forms.gle/V2q9JGMnBW3MvftTA
11) Wallace Edgecombe Scholarship: For Affecting Change in the Hispanic Community
https://forms.gle/msWLHEfvrjhByzof6
12) Cecilia Carrasco Rosario (De Alicea) Scholarship for Mature Students
13) Cabrera Drinane Family Scholarship for Social Work
Day of Community Service & Social Responsibility
PUERTO RICAN ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
National Puerto Rican Artisans Fair
Puerto Rican Authors Book Expo
Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA)
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Educational Trips to Puerto Rico: “Buscando Nuestra Raíces”
Humanitarian Trips to Puerto Rico
Three Kings Celebration
Cultural and health related workshops, forums, and events
PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Artist Competition/Commemorative Poster
ANNUAL AWARDS EVENTS
Puerto Rican History Month Kick-Off Celebration
Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Award