🇨🇴 About the Organization
- Name: The Colombian-American Association of Florida, Inc. (ASOCOL)
- Mission: Support the Colombian and Hispanic community of Tampa Bay.
- Focus Areas: Community support, cultural events, and educational scholarships.
Our mission is to support, promote,and strengthen the jColombian and HIspanic community of Tampa Bay though cultural, educational and community service initiatives.
Nuestra misión es apoyar, promover y fortalecer a la comunidad colombiana e hispana del área de Tampa Bay a través de iniciativas culturales, educativas y de servicio comunitario.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for upcoming ASOCOL events! Visit our View our News & Events Page to see highlights from past celebrations and community projects.
Mantente atento a los próximos eventos de ASOCOL! Visita nuestra pagina de Noticias y Eventos para ver los momentos mas destacados de nuestras celebraciones proyectos comunitarios
🎓 Scholarship Program
Goal: Provide financial support to help students access education and improve their quality of life.
Purpose: Empower future leaders through scholarships.
Funding Sources: Fundraising events, individual donors, corporations, and community partners.
Selection Criteria:
Academic excellence
Leadership qualities
Commitment to positive community impact
Locations: Tampa Bay and Colombia.
Application Year: 2025–2026 academic year.
The Colombian-American Association of Florida (ASOCOL) PROUDLY SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE ELEUTERIO DE LA CRUZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
This initiativ recognizes the dedication, academic excellence, and community spirit of students in Colombia and Tampa Bay providing them with opportunities to continue their education and achieve their goals.
Each scholarship embodies the generosity and commitment of the Colombian community in Tampa Bay and reflects ASOCOL’s mission to promote collective progress through education,
“Investing in education is planting hope for Colombia’s and Tampa Bay future.”
La Asociación Colombiana de la Florida (ASOCOL) se enorgullece de apoyar la educación y el desarrollo de jóvenes colombianos a través del Programa Becas Eleuterio de la Cruz este programa tiene como objetivo reconocer el esfuerzo, la excelencia académica y el compromiso social de estudiantes en Colombia, y Tampa Bay brindandoles oportunidades para continuar sus estudios y alcanzar sus metas personales y profesionales cada beca representa el espíritu solidario de nuestra comunidad colombiana en Tampa Bay y refleja la misión de ASOCOL de promover el progreso colectivo a través de la educación
“Invertir en la educacion es sembrar esperanza para el futuro de Colombia y Tampa Bay ”
- Becas: Para estudiantes en Tampa Bay y Colombia.
- Criterios: Excelencia académica, liderazgo y compromiso comunitario.
- Objetivo: Mejorar la calidad de vida de los jóvenes a través de la educación.
Empowering Minds through Scholarships
Through fundraising events and generous donations from individuals, , and community partners, we raise funds to establish scholarships for deserving students.
Our rigorous selection process ensures that scholarships are awarded to those who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on their communities.
SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATES
Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
Students: Itala Caballero, Maileth Diaz, Andrew Pacheco, Derek Garrido, Santiago Lara, Jasmin Moran, Alejandra Mendoza, Beatriz Palacio, and Angel Hernandez
Foundations:
La Fundacion Betshalom, Santa Marta / Hermes Manyoma Gil, Cali / Foundacion Misioneros Divina Redencion San Felipe, Bogota
And a direct GoFundME Contribution to Kelly Silva.
Invest in Your Future – Apply for Our Scholarship Today!
Are you a driven and ambitious student searching for financial assistance to pursue your dreams? Look no further!
We invite talented and deserving students like you to apply and take a step closer to realizing your educational goals.