More than $35,000 Available in Scholarships from Cox Communications

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. – Cox Communications is offering $35,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors in Orange County and Palos Verdes. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2017. The “Cox Scholars” scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Recipients must be a 2017 graduating high school senior living in the Southern California Cox service area.

“Our company was founded by a teacher, so supporting education and helping students realize their educational dreams is very important to us,” said Lacey Gaitan, Manager of Community Relations for Cox Communications. “And in serving the youth of Orange County, we hope to provide opportunity and help pave the way for the next generation to make a difference in our community.”

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on their scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, volunteerism and staying focused on their educational goals in spite of facing adversity in their lives. Students must submit the completed online application by Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. For more information, visit www.CoxCharitiesCA.org.

Funded by employee payroll donations that are matched by the company, Cox Charities provides support to communities in Cox Communications’ service area by awarding scholarships to high school seniors and grants to non-profit organizations. A volunteer advisory board of Cox employees oversees the foundation and its giving programs.

In 2016, 14 Cox Scholars from Orange County and Palos Verdes were recognized for their successes in the classroom and in the community.

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 cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For nine years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 11 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.