Bloomfield Resident Named ‘Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholar’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A Bloomfield resident along with two other peers at Bergen Community College recently earned recognition as 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars, an award granted to only 200 U.S. students.

Joseph Mattia of Bloomfield, Allan Chapman and Maycie Schmidt will each receive $1,000 scholarships from Phi Theta Kappa for their efforts, a news release from the college stated.

Mattia has sought to expand his impact on the community while attending Bergen, serving on the Student Government Association and Student Activities Board. He plans to pursue a career in finance, school administrators said.

Phi Theta Kappa launched the scholarship program in 2001 and honors students carrying resumes with “outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential.”

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