Kmart launches Latina scholarship program

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart announced that it is launching the Latina Smart Fund in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Promoted through Kmart's Latina Smart Facebook page, the Latina Smart Fund will award $25,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors and/or students currently enrolled in college, technical or trade schools. "Kmart recognizes education is a passion point within the Latino culture," said Nydia Sahagun, multicultural marketing director, for Sears Holdings. "Through the Latina Smart Fund, we aim to further engage and empower the Hispanic community that represents some of Kmart's most loyal customers." Between Sept. 15 and