Up to $75,000 in College Scholarships Available from Cox Communications

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – There’s still time for high school seniors in San Diego County to apply for a college scholarship from Cox Communications. Up to $75,000 in “Cox Scholars” scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.

Students must submit an online application by Wednesday, Feb. 1. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, and are open to 2017 graduating high school seniors living in a Cox service area in San Diego County. To apply, visit http://www.coxcharitiesca.org.

Cox Scholars will be selected based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, volunteerism, and staying focused on their educational goals in spite of facing adversity in their lives. Finalist interviews will take place in April. Recipients will be announced in May.

The Cox Scholars program is part of Cox Charities, which is funded by employee contributions that are matched by Cox Communications. Since 2000, the Cox Scholars program has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships.

About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.