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

A local student will continue their education this fall with the help of The Shops at Nanuet and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF).

Emma Anderson of Nyack, has received a Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship valued at $1,500. The scholarship is awarded in partnership between The Shops at Nanuet and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth.

Anderson is a recent graduate of Nyack High School and exemplified herself through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities. In the fall, she will join women's leadership program at the George Washington University in Washington, DC with an intended major of international affairs.

“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,” says Briana Puncar, director of marketing and business development for The Shops at Nanuet.

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.”