Madison Silzle of Sebastopol , as well as two other local students, will continue their education this fall with the help of Santa Rosa Plaza, Coddingtown Mall and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth.
Gina Conley of Santa Rosa and Melissa Silva of Windsor, along with Silzle received Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarships valued at $3,750, collectively.
Silzle is a recent graduate of Analy High and plans to study at Tufts University in the fall. The students exemplified themselves through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities .
“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 Santa Rosa Plaza Director of Marketing and Business Development Kim Hall.
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.”
~Submitted by Kate Hudson
