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REALTOR® Foundation Scholarship Program UnderwayProgram Honors Class of 2006Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Cupertino, CA -- The seventh annual Silicon Valley Scholars Program for graduating seniors from public high schools is being sponsored by the Charitable Foundation 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, principals and faculty at the 18 participating Silicon Valley schools nominate three exceptional graduating seniors. The program awards a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of exemplary records, outstanding academic performance, and community spirit to one nominee from each school. The application deadline is Friday, March 10th. The Class of 2006 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; Freemont 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 Monte Vista High School in Cupertino; Prospect High School and Saratoga High School in Saratoga; Mountain View High School in Mountain View; and Woodside High School in Woodside. "This program is part of a long-term effort to support our communities and schools and to make an investment in our collective future – our youth," said Nina Yamaguchi, chair of the Scholars Program at the Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. "Furthermore, it's our way to say 'thank you' to the teachers, administrators, and school board members who make the schools in our communities 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 Friday, March 10, 2006, for submission to the Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. For further information, please contact Nina Yamaguchi at (408) 861-8822 or nyamaguchi@cbnorcal.com. » View this article in PDF Format 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. |
