Scholarship Applications Available at Atlanta-area Simon Malls
Event on 2014-01-07 00:00:00
Scholarship Applications Available at Atlanta-area Simon Malls
ATLANTA, GA (December 10, 2013) – For a 14th straight year, Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities for at-risk high school students, will award a college scholarship to one student from every community that is home to a Simon property. Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarships are awarded through the Simon Youth Scholarships program and in partnership with local Simon properties. The application period is open through Saturday, January 11, 2014.
Locally, students can pick up a copy of a scholarship application at the Simon Guest Services Center at Atlanta-area Simon malls, including Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, Mall of Georgia, Town Center at Cobb, Northlake Mall and Sugarloaf Mills. Applications can also be downloaded at the SYF website at www.syf.org/our-initiatives/scholarships/community-application.
Any student who will be graduating in the class of 2014 and lives within 50 miles of a Simon property is eligible. The program will award a one-time scholarship of up to ,500 to students who plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.
In addition, 10 regional awards called “Award of Excellence” will be given to top candidates. The regions eligible are Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami, New York, Orange County (CA), Orlando, and Seattle/Tacoma. Students from these areas will have the opportunity to win a ,500 scholarship that is renewable for up to three years.
In 2013, the Simon Youth Scholarships program awarded .1 million to 389 students nationwide.
“Our mission is to ignite hope for a brighter future in students, and our Foundation is proud to partner with Atlanta-area Simon malls to award scholarships that will remove some of the financial obstacles that would otherwise prevent a student from achieving the dream of a college education,” says J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D., the President and CEO of SYF.
The 2014 SYF Community Scholarship recipients will be selected by Scholarship Management Services, a third-party administrator. Students are selected based on a variety of criteria, including financial need, academic performance, leadership skills and participation in school and community activities. Those students who are the first in their family to pursue a post secondary education will also be given close consideration.
The completed application, along with official school transcripts and parents’ most recently filed tax form, must be sent to Scholarship Management Services by January 11, 2014.
About SYF
Simon Youth Foundation, established in 1998, supports 23 Simon Youth Academies in 13 U.S. states that give at-risk students the same education they would receive in a traditional classroom while offering the flexibility that their individual circumstances require. Recipient of the Crystal Star Award of Excellence in Dropout Prevention from the National Dropout Prevention Center, the foundation has helped more than 10,000 students earn their high school diploma and provided more than million in college scholarships to 3,900 students in 42 states. The Education Commission of the United States has recognized the foundation with its Corporate Award for sustained and substantial investment in improving public education.
About Lenox Square
Located in the heart of Buckhead, Lenox Square is an Atlanta landmark. Founded in 1959, Lenox Square is one of the largest shopping malls in the Southeast. Anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy's and Neiman Marcus, shoppers have more than 250 store choices, including exclusive retailers like Diesel, Nicole Miller, Prada and True Religion. Stores range from designer boutiques such as Bvlgari and Salvatore Ferragamo to casual staples such as J.Crew and Banana Republic. Three full-service restaurants and an extensive food court, recently renamed the Lenox Fashion Café, make the mall a popular dining and entertainment destination. Each year, Lenox Square celebrates the Legendary 4th at Lenox Square, the largest fireworks show in the Southeast, and is home to the annual Macy’s Tree Lighting, an Atlanta holiday tradition. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.simon.com. For additional information, visit Lenox Square on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Phipps Plaza
Located in Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead area, Phipps Plaza is the Southeast’s premier upscale shopping mall. The three-level mall is known for its diverse exclusive store mix and is anchored by Nordstrom, Belk and Saks Fifth Avenue. Phipps Plaza is home to signature shops including Tiffany and Co., Gucci, Versace, Jeffrey, Valentino, Tommy Bahama, Bottega Veneta and Giorgio Armani. Phipps Plaza’s other major attractions include a 14-screen AMC Theatre, four white-tablecloth restaurants and the center’s newest attraction, LEGOLAND Discovery Center. For more information, visit www.simon.com or connect with the center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Mall of Georgia
Mall of Georgia, the largest mall in the Southeast, features more than 200 stores including anchors Nordstrom, Belk, Dillard’s, jcpenney and Macy’s. “The Georgia Walk” through the mall features murals, artifacts, displays and themed courtyards showcasing Georgia history and heritage. A 20-screen theater, 3-D Imax and the Pavilion live music amphitheatre provide ample entertainment options. Multiple restaurants offer an array of choices, from casual to fine dining. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.mallofgeorgia.com. Visit Mall of Georgia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
About Town Center at Cobb
Town Center at Cobb features over 200 stores including anchors Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s & Furniture Gallery, Belk, Sears and jcpenney. The mall is also home to a variety of specialty stores ranging from fashion-forward shops such as Francesca’s Collections, H&M, Sephora, Coach, bebe and Swarovski to celebrated favorites like Build-A-Bear Workshop, Victoria’s Secret and Pandora. A number of new retailers recently opened including a flagship Forever 21, Macrobatix, Body Central, Teavana, Vans and many more. Town Center at Cobb regularly hosts community events including Simon Kidgits Club. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.towncenteratcobb.com or call 770-424-9486. Connect with Town Center at Cobb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Northlake Mall
Northlake Mall features more than 115 specialty stores, including anchors Kohl’s, Macy’s, Sears and jcpenney. Other stores include Lady Foot Locker, Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works. The Food Garden offers a variety of eateries including Chick-fil-a, Dairy Queen/Orange Julius and Subway. An active community member, Northlake Mall hosts regular community events such as Dine & Dance, Simon Kidgits Club and Moms & Tots. It is an integral part of the Northlake Community Alliance, a business and homeowners organization instrumental in beautifying the community. For more information, visit www.northlakemall.com or call 770-938-3565. Connect with Northlake Mall on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Sugarloaf Mills
Sugarloaf Mills, formerly Discover Mills, is the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Atlanta, with more than 180 popular stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Nike Factory Store, Guess Factory Store, Kenneth Cole Company Store Bass Pro Shops and Tommy Hilfiger Company Store. Shoppers can also enjoy great restaurants and quality entertainment from Chili’s Too, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, AMC 18 Theatres, and the area’s largest Dave & Buster’s.
Sugarloaf Mills is located at the junction of I-85 and Sugarloaf Parkway, just 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Regular hours are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on Sugarloaf Mills, please call (678) 847-5000 or visit www.ShopSugarloafMills.com. Sugarloaf Mills also may be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SugarloafMills and on Twitter @SugarloafMills.
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