Comite Noviembre Scholarships- Scholarship applications for the 2026 academic year are currently opened.
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Established in 1987, Comité Noviembre is a unique collaboration—the only one of its kind in the United States—bringing together the strengths, leadership, and talents of key Puerto Rican organizations that comprise its member agencies. Its mission is to plan and promote events and forums that highlight and celebrate the significant contributions Puerto Ricans have made to this country.
Since its inception, Comité Noviembre has emphasized volunteerism and educational excellence as essential pillars for the Puerto Rican community. In November 1996, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, the Comité Noviembre Scholarship Awards Program was established to support and uplift the next generation of Boricua leaders.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
Eligibility: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review each scholarship’s criteria for specific eligibility requirements.
Comité Noviembre administers all scholarships. For more information, please visit: https://www.comitenoviembre.org
1) COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: For Volunteerism
https://forms.gle/vAkZZBvpmuRf8ZJAA
2) The Ana Beatriz Domenech Scholarship: For Nursing
https://forms.gle/X8NPMjTwqxE6ZyMi6
3) The Bello Family Scholarship: For Community Service
https://forms.gle/ih25hH6ino4b5B4b6
4) Cecilia Carrasco Rosario (de Alicea) Scholarship: Mature Students
https://forms.gle/4kjThdvbg5jHkV549
5) The Cruz Cordero Family Scholarship: For Journalism or English
https://forms.gle/kxQgsxBkDw7EFHB77
6) The Dr. Evelina Antonetty Scholarship: For Community Activism
https://forms.gle/P1u12FUosFZqTiwP7
7) Dr. Gerald Meyer – Congressman Vito Marcantonio Scholarship: civil rights, labor advocacy, and community empowerment
https://forms.gle/smYmudDmcbMGvkAS6
8) ERNESTO MALAVE SCHOLARSHIP: For the Arts
https://forms.gle/Eqt5DwEgs1vYK9ar7
9) Julia Mandry Scholarship: Civic Engagement & Public Policy
https://forms.gle/SmGDWHkvTD5kfLiH6
10) The Loh Collado Family Scholarship: For Engineering, Pre-Med, or Computer Science
https://forms.gle/9G33K3QEJy8ipMu36
11) The Nolda Vivó Scholarship: For Bilingual Education
https://forms.gle/vDwKd1TzBLc2mrkd7
12) Richie Perez Scholarship: For Peace and Justice Award
https://forms.gle/abwBXeSMDU6VfSJ48
13) Wallace Edgecombe Scholarship: For Affecting Change in the Hispanic Community
https://forms.gle/abwBXeSMDU6VfSJ48
14) Cabrera Drinane Scholarship: For Social Work
2025 Comite Noviembre Scolars
2025 Comité Noviembre Scholarship Recipients
Comité Noviembre Scholarship Program: For Volunteerism
· Kashiyana Rosario Little
· Madeline Gamez
· Marena Canabal Ramirez
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Ana Beatriz Domenech Scholarship: For Nursing
· Sophia Morales
Bello Family Scholarship: For Community Service
· Coralys Ivette Cuevas Hornedo
Cecilia Carrasco Rosario (de Alicea) Scholarship: For Mature Students Pursuing a Degree at an Institution of Higher Learning
· Mercedes Yordan
Cruz Cordero Family Scholarship: For Journalism or English
· Adriana Isabel Santa Porrata
Dr. Evelina Antonetty Scholarship: For Community Activism
· Susan Guerrero
Ernesto Malave Scholarship: For the Arts
· Emrey Valentin
Loh Collado Family Scholarship: For Engineering, Pre-Med, or Computer Science
· Saul Jimenez
Richie Perez Scholarship: For Peace and Justice
· Vida Rodriguez
Julia Mandry Scholarship: For Public Policy, Political Science, or Civic Engagement
Jasmine Pallet
Cabrera Drinane Family Scholarship for Social Work
· Idalys Castro
Wallace Edgecombe Scholarship: For Affecting Change in the Hispanic Community
· Wilbely Nunez
· Pedro Adrian Vega Alvarezrship: For Bilingual Education
Jocelyn Faith Rivera
Scholar Testimonial: Wibely Nunez
2024 COMITE NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARS
Scholarship Recipients
Comite Noviembre Scholarship for Volunteerism
Robert Hernandez, Guttman, Community College/CUNY
Alexis Rosario, Mercy University, NY
Nashali Zambrana, Guttman Community College/CUNY
Ernesto Malave Scholarship for the Arts
Adriana Maldonado, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Daniel De Jesus Ramirez, University of Southern California
Gabriela Lisa Durham, Howard University, Washington, DC
Solana Martinez, Point Park University, PA
Richie Perez Scholarship for Peace and Justice
Mila Bello, Case Western Reserve University
Mandel School of Social Work, OH
Nolda Vivó Scholarship for Bilingual Education
Arilyn Martinez Cora, City University of New York/CUNY
Evelina Antonetty Scholarship for Community Activism
Celine Cardona, University of Connecticut
The Ana Beatriz Domenech Scholarship for Nursing
Magaly Racioppo, Stoney Brook University/SUNY
The Bello Family Scholarship for Community Service
Gabriela Livingston, Kean University, NJ
The Cruz Cordero Family for Journalism or English
Lola Fontnez, Emerson College, Boston, MA
The Loh Collado Family Scholarship for Engineering,
Pre-Med or Computer Science
Eduardo Miguel Arribalzaga, Manhattan College, NY
The Wallace Edgecombe Scholarship for Affecting Change
Joseline Cabral, Boricua College, NY
Isabel Tiburcio, Yale University, CT
Andres Alejandro Huart, Howard University, Washington DC
The Santiago Carrasquillo Family Scholarship for Public Policy, Civic Engagement, or Political Science
Madison Elaine Taylor, University of Delaware
The Cabrera Drinane Family Scholarship for Social Work
Alana Cristina Pesante, Adelphi University
PLEASE RSVP BY: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
If you wish to donate to support
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE'S PROGRAMS
Here's How!
Zeffy.com
https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/9e70dfe0-1a51-49f2-ab55-d55cb7672f5e
Or by Check or Money Order
Make check/money order payable to Comité Noviembre
And mail to: Comité Noviembre Management Office
C/O: TAS Communications, LLC
45 East Hartsdale Avenue, Suite 3L, Hartsdale, NY 10530
Colgate-Palmolive Company Scholarship
Vanessa Sanchez
Nicole Garcia
Rosangel Lalondriz
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Past Scholars
Ayiana Davis Polen is a senior at Spelman College double majoring in Sociology and Anthropology and Music Performance (Piano concentration) with a minor in Spanish. At Spelman College, Ms. Davis Polen is actively involved in community service and campus organizations. She is the site lead and a reading guide with the SpelREADS Literacy Program and volunteers at Infinite Possibilities International.
George Daniel is one of Comite Noviembre's 2023 scholars. He attends Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York. George participated in the Culinary Institute of New York Competition and received the Silver Medal for participation in an ACF Sanctioned Culinary Competition on December 2, 2023. Students compete not against each other, but for themselves. They compete in their skills. Medals are given after each student's dish is judged by the judges, on the taste and presentation of the dish. Below he is pictured with his father George Santiago and his mother, Maria Diaz Santiago.
Amanda Cordero received the Comite Noviembre Scholarship over 10 years ago. She is currently the Senior News Producer for 10 Tampa Bay, a CBS affiliate in Florida. She has won 2 Emmy awards, both for Breaking News.
Meet the 2022 Scholarship Recipients:
Read about our scholars in the 2023 Commemorative Journal
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lisa M. Rodriguez
Co-Chair, Comité Noviembre Scholarship Selection Committee
(347) 693-6893, cn.scholarship@gmail.com