SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF EAST PROVIDENCE
AWARDS MORE THAN $300,000 TO EAST PROVIDENCE STUDENTS
With the support of local residents and businesses, Scholarship Foundation of East Providence administered scholarships totaling more than $300,000 this year to East Providence students. Checks were sent in August to 143 recipients. Each student received a minimum of $2,000. Scholarships were awarded to 56 East Providence students graduating from public, private, and parochial high schools and to 87 students who are already enrolled in college, career or technical school. The scholarships were administered on behalf of businesses, civic organizations, schools, reunion committees, PTAs, past recipients, families and individuals in our city, as well as from former Townies and families across the country. Using a standardized application process, SF of East Providence evaluates candidates anonymously and administers scholarships based on merit and financial need.
“We are grateful to everyone in our community who helped to make this possible,” stated Joseph Durand, president of the volunteer scholarship group. He acknowledged the generous support of the scholarship fund’s annual phone-a-thon, business and community fund drive, Dress Down Days at local schools, high school reunion committee fundraisers and memorial contributions. Since they were formed in 1968, Scholarship Foundation of East Providence has administered more than $6 million to more than 5,000 East Providence students.
New scholarships awarded this year include the Antonio Santos and Maria Santos-Gonsalves Memorial, Hazen Jezierny, Isabelle Marot Memorial, Jeffrey Buckett Memorial, John and Gabrielle Dovale, Patricia Anthony, and Susan A. Jordan Memorial Scholarship. In addition, a new book award will be given in memory of Karen L. Prevatt.
President Joe Durand welcomes local residents to join the volunteer organization as a member. Members assist with scholarship application distribution and review, planning annual fundraisers, and maintaining accurate records. To learn more about helping Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, visit www.sfofepri.org or contact pres.sfofep@gmail.com.