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REALTOR® Foundation Scholarship Program Underway for High School Seniors

- For Immediate Release –

Cupertino, CA -- The ninth annual Silicon Valley Scholars Program for graduating sen-iors from public high schools is now underway and sponsored by the Charitable Founda-tion of the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR), the 4,000-member trade association representing Realtors® and affiliate members on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. 

The Realtors® Scholarship Program is a partnership with local high schools in Silicon Valley. Principals and faculty at 18 participating high schools nominate three exceptional graduating seniors. The program awards a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of exem-plary records, outstanding academic performance and community spirit to one nominee from each school. The application deadline is Monday, March 10, 2008.

The Class of 2008 Silicon Valley scholars will be selected from the high schools in the communities served by SILVAR members. Final selections will be made by a committee that includes representatives from the local business community, area high schools, area colleges and SILVAR. 

Participating schools include: Leigh High School and Lynbrook High School in San Jose; Westmont High School in Campbell; Fremont High School in Sunnyvale; Los Altos High School in Los Altos; Los Gatos High School in Los Gatos; Gunn High School and Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto; Menlo Atherton High School in Atherton; Santa Clara High School and Wilcox High School in Santa Clara; Cupertino High School, Homestead High School and Monta Vista High School in Cupertino; Prospect High School and Sara-toga High School in Saratoga; Mountain View High School in Mountain View; and Woodside High School in Woodside.

“The annual Realtors® Scholarship Program is part of our long-term effort to support our communities and schools and to make an investment in the future of our youth,” said Nina Yamaguchi, chair of the Scholars Program at the Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. “It’s the best way we can thank teachers, administrators and school board members in our communities. Through their dedication and efforts, along with our students, the schools in our communities are among the best in California and the nation.”
 
Applications can be obtained at participating high schools. The completed application must be returned to the high school’s principal or scholarship counselor by the March 10 deadline for submission to the Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation.

For further information, please contact Nina Yamaguchi at (408) 861-8822 or nyamagu-chi@cbnorcal.com.

The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.

The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

For further information, please contact Rose Meily at SILVAR Public Affairs, e-mail , or phone (408) 200-0109.

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