The Fiesta began as a way to celebrate the Hispanic culture in our community while raising money for scholarships. The scholarship fund has successfully provided assistance to area students as they continue their higher education.
Over the years, VIVA Quad Cities has awarded $87,500 in scholarships.
1994 $3,500 |
2000 $9,000 |
1995 $7,000 |
2001 $17,000 |
1996 $7,000 |
2002 $20,000 |
1997 $8,000 |
2003 $20,000 |
1998 $7,000 |
2004 $15,000 |
1999 $9,000 |
2005 $23,000 |
2006 $18,000 |
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The scholarship winners for 2007 are as follows
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Claudia Castillo - Black Hawk College |
Carrie Long - St. Ambrose University |
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Aimee Holliday - St. Ambrose University |
Amber Rodriguez - St. Ambrose University |
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Debi Nocue - Black Hawk College |
Elizabeth Sallak - St. Ambrose Univesrity |
Florencia Vargas-Hernandez - Black Hawk College |
Franklin Oguike - Black Hawk College |
Jaimie Vargas - Scott Community College |
Jose Nunez - Black Hawk College |
Maria Hernandez - Black Hawk College |
Marisela Villaplando - Black Hawk College |
Ramiro Garcia - Black Hawk College |
Snezana Todorovic - Western Illinois University |
