Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive will award 16 educational grants to Hispanic students nationwide. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $10,000 educational grant, and 15 other students will have the opportunity to win $1,000 each.

To apply, go to http://www.colgate.com/hazlau and submit a short essay (500-words or less) on the following topic: "How do you think education can impact the heritage of Hispanic generations to come?"

Application deadline: November 30, 2009