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Tempe HS Students: Apply For Arredondo-Savage Scholarship
The deadline is April 30 for a new $1,000 scholarship named in honor of Tempe City Councilmember Robin Arredondo-Savage.
Press release from the City of Tempe:
April 12, 2021
Students who attend high schools in Tempe are invited to apply by April 30 for a new $1,000 scholarship named in honor of Tempe City Councilmember Robin Arredondo-Savage and established this year by the Tempe-based Ramsey Social Justice Foundation.
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The Hon. Robin Arredondo-Savage ROTC/Military Scholarship is open to college-bound sophomores, juniors and seniors in Tempe who have participated in the city’s College Connect program and who intend to participate in ROTC in college or join the military. It recognizes the service of Arredondo-Savage, a U.S. Army veteran, and her work in the community to advance career opportunities and quality of life for local veterans.
The Ramsey Social Justice Foundation is a longtime supporter of College Connect, founding a number of scholarship opportunities for students. College Connect offers workshops, resources and virtual one-on-one advising for students who are planning for their next steps after high school.
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Tempe residents Jenny Norton and Bob Ramsey established the foundation. Norton said that she wanted to pay tribute to Arredondo-Savage and celebrate how much good public policymakers do to protect their communities.
“Defending our nation and serving our municipality are deeply connected,” Norton said.
“I am incredibly humbled and honored to have this scholarship named after me,” said Arredondo-Savage. “My family has deep roots in Tempe’s educational system. I am so grateful for everything that the
Ramsey Foundation does to ensure a bright future for the children of this community.”
Apply for the scholarship online by April 30. For questions or assistance, email collegeconnect@tempe.gov or call 480-858-7890.
Additional College Connect opportunities are happening in April, including a drive-through FAFSA assistance opportunity and a job fair. To learn more, visit tempe.gov/CollegeConnect.
Arredondo-Savage is serving her third term on the City Council. She previously served as a member of the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board. Information about her service to Tempe is at tempe.gov/Arredondo-Savage.
This press release was produced by the City of Tempe. The views expressed here are the author's own.