Scholarship Opportunity Available For Union County Students

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Simon Youth Foundation is once again offering a scholarship to a graduating senior living near The Mills at Jersey Gardens.

Any student who will be graduating in the class of 2018 and lives in the designated community surrounding a Simon property is eligible. Applicants can check their eligibility by entering their ZIP code at syf.org/scholarships.

Recipients will receive up to $1,500 toward tuition and other educational expenses at an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.

The application period ends on Feb. 15. Students can apply online by visiting syf.org/scholarships.

In addition to the community scholarships, 11 regional awards called “Awards of Excellence” will be given to top candidates. Additionally, one Award of Excellence will be awarded to an applicant from a Simon Premium Outlet. Students from these areas will have the opportunity to receive a $10,000 award ($2,500 for up to four years).

In 2017, the Simon Youth Foundation awarded $1.6 million to 335 students nationwide.

Recipients will be notified of their awards in May 2018.

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