$1 million in Simon Youth Scholarships includes awards for local students

A local student will continue their education this fall with the help of Liberty Village Premium Outlets and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF).

Mandy Chan, of Stewartsville, NJ has received a Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship valued at $1,500. The scholarship is awarded in partnership between Liberty Village Premium Outlets and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth.

Shown at a special ceremony recently held at Liberty Village Premium Outlets are Guest Services Manager Leanne Deats (left), Area General Manager Janet Porter (right) and Mandy Chan (center), who was presented with a big check to recognize her achievement.

Chan is a recent graduate of Phillipsburg High School and exemplified herself through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities. She plans to study at Cornell University in the fall.

“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 Janet Porter, area general manager of Liberty Village Premium Outlets.

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.”