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PG&E Offers $500,000 In College Scholarships
Follow the link to scholarship guidelines and applications. Each award is between $1,000 and $10,000.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — PG&E announced Thursday that it is taking applications for more than 150 college scholarships, totaling about $500,000. Current high school seniors, current college students, and adults seeking to continue their education who live in Northern and Central California are eligible to apply.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 7.
"Helping students in our communities attend college and achieve their goals is a big step toward improving lives. These individuals, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college, will be the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. We're proud to invest in these promising young people," said Mary King, PG&E vice president.
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The individual scholarships will range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Information and applications are available on PG&E's website.
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Since 1989, more than $8 million in scholarships have been awarded to thousands of recipients through various programs.
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