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April 04, 2011
New Community Development Scholarship for Sweetwater High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Community Development Scholarship
For Sweetwater High School Students
(National City, CA) April 1, 2011. In order to increase access to higher education, the National City Chamber of Commerce has developed a scholarship program for Sweetwater High School Students interested in Community Development. The goal is to administer at least one scholarship per year to high achieving juniors and seniors with an academic GPA of at least 2.9, who are in need of financial assistance.
The National City Chamber of Commerce (NCCC) understands that the best way to invest in the future of National City's economic development is to invest in the education of the youth. The Chamber realizes that a large percentage of National City youth may not be attending college due to a lack of financial resources. According to the 2000 US Census, 19.6% of National City’s families live below poverty level. The US Census Bureau also reports that in the year 2000 only 8.9% of our community members has a bachelor’s degree or higher.
This year the scholarship amounts to $1,000.00, which will be allocated to two students. The funds were donated by OMC Technical Solutions, a chamber member since January of 2010. The CEO of OMC Technical Solutions, Martin Moreno, expressed his desire to give back to the community: “education is the cornerstone to economic prosperity and giving to youth whom are dedicated to community development will only strengthen National City’s social capital.”
As we gain momentum the NCCC hopes to increase the scholarship amount each year and maintain the ability to contribute to the education of multiple students. The National City Chamber of Commerce hopes that the new scholarship program will make a positive impact on the community. Sweetwater High School Principal and NCCC Board Member, Roman Del Rosario states: “This scholarship is an example of how the Chamber is committed to the empowerment of the students of Sweetwater High School …As the principal of the only public high school in National City, this is exactly the type of community support that our students need and deserve.”
Community development efforts strengthen civic and business conditions. “We want to empower students to make a real difference and provide them with the financial support to realize their dreams.” Jacqueline Reynoso, President/ CEO
Community Development Scholarship
For Sweetwater High School Students
(National City, CA) April 1, 2011. In order to increase access to higher education, the National City Chamber of Commerce has developed a scholarship program for Sweetwater High School Students interested in Community Development. The goal is to administer at least one scholarship per year to high achieving juniors and seniors with an academic GPA of at least 2.9, who are in need of financial assistance.
The National City Chamber of Commerce (NCCC) understands that the best way to invest in the future of National City's economic development is to invest in the education of the youth. The Chamber realizes that a large percentage of National City youth may not be attending college due to a lack of financial resources. According to the 2000 US Census, 19.6% of National City’s families live below poverty level. The US Census Bureau also reports that in the year 2000 only 8.9% of our community members has a bachelor’s degree or higher.
This year the scholarship amounts to $1,000.00, which will be allocated to two students. The funds were donated by OMC Technical Solutions, a chamber member since January of 2010. The CEO of OMC Technical Solutions, Martin Moreno, expressed his desire to give back to the community: “education is the cornerstone to economic prosperity and giving to youth whom are dedicated to community development will only strengthen National City’s social capital.”
As we gain momentum the NCCC hopes to increase the scholarship amount each year and maintain the ability to contribute to the education of multiple students. The National City Chamber of Commerce hopes that the new scholarship program will make a positive impact on the community. Sweetwater High School Principal and NCCC Board Member, Roman Del Rosario states: “This scholarship is an example of how the Chamber is committed to the empowerment of the students of Sweetwater High School …As the principal of the only public high school in National City, this is exactly the type of community support that our students need and deserve.”
Community development efforts strengthen civic and business conditions. “We want to empower students to make a real difference and provide them with the financial support to realize their dreams.” Jacqueline Reynoso, President/ CEO
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