The 18th annual Silicon Valley Realtors Scholars Program for graduating seniors from 18 public high schools in Silicon Valley is under way.
The Charitable Foundation of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors (SILVAR), a professional trade organization representing more than 5,000 realtors and affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay, sponsors the program.
The realtors’ scholarship program is a partnership with local high schools. Principals and faculty at the high schools nominate three exceptional graduating seniors. The program awards a $1,000 scholarship to one nominee from each school in recognition of his or her exemplary record, outstanding academic performance and community spirit. Since its inception, the program has awarded $306,000 to graduating students in Silicon Valley.
Scholars from the Class of 2017 will be selected from high schools in the communities SILVAR serves. A committee that includes representatives from the local business community, high schools, colleges and SILVAR will make the final selections.
“The annual Silicon Valley Scholars Program is an opportunity for our members to show our support for our communities and schools. We see value in investing in the future of our youth,” said Nina Yamaguchi, chairwoman of the program. “Our excellent educational institutions are a major reason why Silicon Valley is a top housing market, and for this we thank the students, teachers, administrators and school board members in our communities for their hard work and dedication in making the schools in our communities among the best in California and in the nation.”
Local participating schools include Los Altos, Mountain View, Gunn, Homestead and Monta Vista high schools.
The scholarship is open to graduating seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university.
Scholarship applications are available through the schools’ guidance or career counselors.
Completed applications must be returned to the high school’s principal or counselor by March 6.
For more information, call Nina Yamaguchi at (408) 861-8822, email [email protected] or visit silvar.org/charitable-foundation-scholarships.htm.
The Silicon Valley Association of Realtors provided information for this article. For more information, email Rose Meily at [email protected] or visit silvar.org.
