Santa Rosa Plaza & Coddingtown Mall Award $3,750 in College Scholarships to Local Students

Three local students will continue their education this fall with the help of Santa Rosa Plaza, Coddingtown Mall and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth.

Madison Silzle of Sebastopol, Gina Conley of Santa Rosa and, Melissa Silva of Windsor, received Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarships valued at $3,750, collectively. The scholarships are awarded in partnership with Santa Rosa Plaza and Coddingtown Mall.

Silzle is a recent graduate of Analy High and plans to study at Tufts University in the fall. A first generation college student, Conley graduated from Santa Rosa High and is headed to Southern Oregon University. Lastly, Silva just graduated from Windsor High and will head to California State University – Sacrament in the autumn.

These students exemplified themselves through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities.

“We are very proud of the Simon Youth Scholarships program, because it has given us the opportunity to support the academic endeavors of promising youth right here in our community,” said Santa Rosa Plaza Director of Marketing and Business Development Kim Hall.

Simon Youth Scholarships are awarded annually to at least one student in every U.S. community that is home to a Simon® property. This year, approximately $1.3 million will be awarded.

“Simon Youth Community Scholarships reward academic excellence across the country and help students to continue their education,” said J. Michael Durnil, President and CEO of SYF. “Financial concerns should never be the reason preventing a child from pursuing their dreams.”