Hilton Hotels Corp. Helps HBCUs
Hilton Hotels Corporation Increases Support of UNCF by Joining with Hilton HHonors to Create the ``Hilton HHonors Diversity Scholarship Program''
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Oct. 20, 2005
Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton HHonors(R) have joined together to increase the level of support given to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The newly created "UNCF/Hilton HHonors Diversity Scholarship Program" is for deserving students attending one of the 39 member colleges and universities of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) or other Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). This program will be administered by UNCF.
The UNCF/Hilton Hotels Corporation HHonors Diversity Scholarship Program was designed to help ensure educational access and ease the financial burden for minorities attending these institutions. Students must be accepted or enrolled, full-time, in a UNCF member college/university, or other HBCU, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and be permanent Southern California residents. Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton HHonors have committed $25,000 towards this effort. Award amounts for each of the selected winners will be based on financial need.
"We are always excited when presented with an opportunity to assist our youth in continuing their education," said Adam Burke, senior vice president and managing director of Hilton HHonors Worldwide. "By offering financial assistance to these deserving students, we honor the diversity of their heritage as well as the rich history of these fine institutions."
About Hilton HHonors(R)
Hilton HHonors(R) is a guest reward program designed for frequent travelers who select any of the more than 2,400 participating Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and Scandic hotels worldwide as their lodging choice on business and pleasure trips. HHonors members are rewarded for their loyalty with hotel points, airline miles, free travel, room upgrades, merchandise and special privileges. Hilton HHonors is widely recognized as one of the leading programs in the industry for its generous member benefits.
About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).
About UNCF
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation's largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 39 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training.
CONTACT: Hilton Hotels Corporation Candace Hollis, 310-205-8640 candace_hollis@hilton.com http://www.hiltonworldwide.com or UNCF Ayanna Canty, 703-205-3510 a.canty@uncf.org http://www.businesswire.com
October 20, 2005
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Oct. 20, 2005
Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton HHonors(R) have joined together to increase the level of support given to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The newly created "UNCF/Hilton HHonors Diversity Scholarship Program" is for deserving students attending one of the 39 member colleges and universities of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) or other Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). This program will be administered by UNCF.
The UNCF/Hilton Hotels Corporation HHonors Diversity Scholarship Program was designed to help ensure educational access and ease the financial burden for minorities attending these institutions. Students must be accepted or enrolled, full-time, in a UNCF member college/university, or other HBCU, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and be permanent Southern California residents. Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton HHonors have committed $25,000 towards this effort. Award amounts for each of the selected winners will be based on financial need.
"We are always excited when presented with an opportunity to assist our youth in continuing their education," said Adam Burke, senior vice president and managing director of Hilton HHonors Worldwide. "By offering financial assistance to these deserving students, we honor the diversity of their heritage as well as the rich history of these fine institutions."
About Hilton HHonors(R)
Hilton HHonors(R) is a guest reward program designed for frequent travelers who select any of the more than 2,400 participating Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and Scandic hotels worldwide as their lodging choice on business and pleasure trips. HHonors members are rewarded for their loyalty with hotel points, airline miles, free travel, room upgrades, merchandise and special privileges. Hilton HHonors is widely recognized as one of the leading programs in the industry for its generous member benefits.
About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).
About UNCF
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation's largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 39 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training.
CONTACT: Hilton Hotels Corporation Candace Hollis, 310-205-8640 candace_hollis@hilton.com http://www.hiltonworldwide.com or UNCF Ayanna Canty, 703-205-3510 a.canty@uncf.org http://www.businesswire.com
October 20, 2005