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West Windsor-Plainsboro Student Awarded $1K College Scholarship

She was among 18 high school students to share in $42,700 that will go toward attending the college of their choice.

A West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South student has received a $1,000 college scholarship from the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the foundation announced on Thursday.

Brianna Hodges among 18 high school students to share in $42,700 that will go toward attending the college of their choice. She received the Princeton Post No. 76, American Legion Dr. Henry J. Frank Scholarship, which is good for four years at Columbia University.

“We are very proud of these hard-working students, and wish them success as they continue their education,” Princeton Area Community Foundation President and CEO Jeffrey M. Vega said. “We are thankful for our loyal donors who have created scholarship funds so we can help these students.”

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The foundation also renewed another $55,850 in scholarships to 17 college students who will return to classes in September. For the full list of new and renewed scholarships, visit http://pacf.org/2018-scholarships-announced/.

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