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Comcast Awards $70,000 in Scholarships to 61 Virginia High School Seniors

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Sixty Virginia high school seniors were recognized by Comcast for their leadership skills, academic achievement, and commitment to community service through the Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. The program aims to give young people the opportunity to prepare for their future and engage them in their communities. This year, Comcast awarded $1,000 to each of the 60 recipients, with Raven Parham receiving a special $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship for a total of $70,000 awarded to Virginia high school students.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes students who strive to achieve their potential, are catalysts for positive change in their communities, and are involved in their schools.
  • The program has awarded over $22.8 million to nearly 23,000 scholarship winners to date.
  • The 2015 Virginia recipients included students from various counties and school districts, showcasing the program's commitment to inclusivity and community service.
  • Timothy Dodson of Western Albemarle High School was one of the recipients from Albemarle County, highlighting the program's ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Raven Parham, a senior at Petersburg Public High School, was awarded the $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship, a significant milestone in the program's recognition of exceptional students.
  • The program's goal is to engage young people in their communities and encourage civic involvement among business leaders, as demonstrated by Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia Levar Stoney's participation.
  • The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship winners exemplify leadership and are committed to academic excellence and community service, aligning with the program's values.

Statistics:

  • 60 Virginia high school seniors received $1,000 scholarships through the Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
  • $70,000 was awarded to Virginia high school students, including Elizabeth Terry of Central Virginia Governor's School for Science and Technology and Madison LaRoche of Woodbridge High School.
  • The program has awarded over $22.8 million to nearly 23,000 scholarship winners.
  • The Comcast Foundation has donated nearly $140 million to organizations nationwide that Comcast serves.
  • The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program is one of the many ways that Comcast gives back to the communities they serve.

Sources:

  • Comcast Cable
  • About the Comcast Foundation (available at )
  • COMCAST FOUNDATION AWARDS $70,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 61 VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS (available at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comcast-awards-70000-in-scholarships-to-61-virginia-high-school-seniors-300082593.html)

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