Chiara Maalouf Awarded Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Scholarship

BAYVILLE, N.J. – (July 27, 2016) – Chiara Maalouf, a Bayville resident and 2016 graduate of Donovan Catholic in Toms River, has been awarded the 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Scholarship. Maalouf was selected based on her academic history and potential, an essay and recommendations. She will receive a total of $4,000 toward her education.

Maalouf plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or environmental science at Loyola University Maryland. During her high school career, Maalouf excelled as a Veritas Scholar, identified after her freshman year as a student with the highest academic skills and abilities. She pursued the most challenging curriculum, with potential to attend the most competitive colleges and universities.

“Chiara has not only met those early perceptions and expectations, but has far exceeded them,” said Donvan Catholic Guidance Director William Vanore in a recommendation letter. “She is an impressive and inspiring young woman with an extremely positive attitude and infectious smile.” This is in spite of adversities faced by Maalouf and her family, such as losing their home in Hurricane Sandy.

Maalouf’s mother, Rosemarie Maalouf, is an award-winning broker sales associate affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Howell. Presented annually for over 20 years, the scholarship is available to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of affiliated sales associates or employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y.

Maalouf earned several honors in her high school career, including Principal’s Honor Roll, AP Scholar with Honor, and Silver Medals in Science and Literature at the New Jersey State Academic Decathlon. She was also chief state school officer candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Maalouf received a Bronze Service Award for community service and a WorldStrides Heritage Performance Ovation Award for dedication to the choir program even through personal struggles.

Maalouf served in several leadership positions in her school activities. She was National Honor Society president, Math League team captain, Academic Decathlon treasurer, Student Council senior class representative, student ambassador/Honor Guard member, core campus minister, Emmanuel Retreat leader, assistant stage manager for “It’s a Wonderful Life, narrator for “The Crucible” and Grandma Tzeitel in “Fiddler on the Roof.” She also took part in the Academic Challenge, Science National Honor Society, Drama/Improv Club and Operation Smile.

“I am proud that this company can help support Chiara and her family in the next stage of her academic career. Chiara is an amazing person who works hard to excel in every task and through every challenge,” said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 51 offices with approximately 3,000 affiliated sales associates serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com for more information.

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PHOTO CAPTION: The 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Scholarship was presented to Donavan Catholic senior Chiara Maalouf (center) by Lou Redbord (left), regional vice president, Region 4, of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., and Robert Kievit (right), branch vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Howell.