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OC Hispanic Education Endowment Fund

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OC Hispanic Education Endowment Fund

Our mission is to improve access to higher education for Orange County’s Hispanic/Latino students.

HEEF was established over 24 years ago by generous donors and visionaries, in partnership with the Orange County Community Foundation, in an effort to inspire, enhance, and improve educational opportunities and academic potential of OC Hispanic students. The Orange County Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund (HEEF) serves students who have attended high school in Orange County (OC), California and been residents for a minimum of four years and are intending to enroll in a university program. HEEF offers competitive academic scholarships for Orange County high school and community college transfers, and additionally, awards tuition grants for students at selected Santa Ana, CA Catholic Grammar Schools, and provides scholarships for OC college graduates to attend Law School. HEEF’s goal is to enhance educational opportunities and to improve students’ educational expectations and opportunities. The Fund is a resource to academically talented Hispanic/Latino youth that need to overcome financial barriers to complete a college degree.

10/07/2026

One Opportunity Can Change Everything

What if one conversation... One introduction... One scholarship... One mentor... 
could change the course of someone’s life?
At HEEF, we’ve seen it happen time and time again.

That’s why we continue investing in students, strengthening partnerships, and building a community that believes every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Be part of what’s next.

09/30/2026

It takes a community to create opportunity. 💙

HEEF is strengthened by people who bring their time, experience, ideas, and connections to help advance our mission.

Our Advisory Committee brings together alumni, educators, business and community leaders, and longtime HEEF champions—all united by a shared commitment to helping students pursue higher education and build brighter futures.

We’re grateful for their leadership, their service, and the many ways they continue to help HEEF grow its impact across Orange County.Together, we’re building what’s next.

09/23/2026

Honoring our legacy. Investing in our future.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the generations of students, families, educators, donors, volunteers, and community leaders who have shaped HEEF’s story.

For more than three decades, HEEF has been rooted in the belief that education creates opportunity—not only for individual students, but for families and entire communities.

We’re proud of where we’ve been.

We’re inspired by the students leading the way today.

And we’re excited about the generations still to come. 💙

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09/16/2026

School opens minds. Education opens doors.

At HEEF, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams through higher education.

As the new school year begins, we’re excited to continue investing in the next generation of leaders, innovators, educators, and changemakers.

Know a student who plans to attend college? Scholarship applications open this November. Stay connected and help us spread the word!

09/09/2026

Every Role Makes a Difference

There are so many ways to support HEEF.

✔ Become a mentor.
✔ Volunteer at an event.
✔ Host a fundraiser.
✔ Make a donation.
✔ Introduce us to a potential partner.
✔ Share our mission.

Every contribution helps create opportunities for the next generation of Hispanic leaders.

Join us.

09/02/2026

Every HEEF scholarship is an investment in someone’s future, and seeing that investment come full circle never gets old. 💙

Congratulations to HEEF scholar Giselle Montes on graduating from Cal State Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies! As she begins the next chapter of her journey toward becoming a special education teacher, we’re proud to have been a small part of her story.

Congratulations, Giselle! We’re cheering you on every step of the way. 🎓

08/26/2026

📣 Calling all HEEF alumni!

Where has life taken you?

Whether you’re just beginning your career or have been making an impact for years, we’d love to reconnect.

Share your story, celebrate your accomplishments, and let us know how you’d like to stay involved with HEEF.

Visit: https://www.heef.org/contact-us

We can’t wait to hear from you!

08/19/2026

HEEF’s story has been written by generations of generous families, organizations, and community partners.

Your scholarship funds have opened doors for thousands of students and created opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.

As HEEF evolves, we remain deeply committed to honoring your generosity, preserving your legacy, and carrying your vision forward for generations to come.

Thank you for believing in our students.

08/12/2026

Introducing HEEF’s Next Chapter:
HEEF is evolving to better serve today’s students.

College isn’t completed in a single year—it’s a journey.

That’s why HEEF is transitioning to a unified scholarship program that will provide:
✔️ $2,500 per year
✔️ Renewable for up to four years
✔️ Up to $10,000 in scholarship support

This evolution honors our past while providing deeper, long-term support for future scholars.

We’re excited for what’s ahead.

08/05/2026

📸 What an unforgettable day!

Our 2026 HEEF Scholars Luncheon brought together students, families, alumni, donors, volunteers, university partners, and community leaders to celebrate the power of education.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing our scholars and investing in their futures.

Address

19200 Von Karman Avenue STE. 700
Irvine, CA
92612

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19495534202

Website

https://bit.ly/IgnitingPotential_HEEF30, http://heef.org/

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