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CEO OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

Monday, March 23 2009 — TROY, NY

TROY, NY – March 23, 2009 – The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) announced today that they will present a high school senior who has also attended CEO’s Head Start program (for at least one year) with a $250 scholarship.

The applicant must be a high school senior in good academic standing and planning to attend a higher education college, university or training program. Each applicant must complete the CEO Scholarship Application and submit it through their high school guidance department by April 24, 2009. The application and additional guidelines are available below. Priority will be given to students with good academic achievement, community involvement and/or financial need.

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The mission of the Commission on Economic Opportunity, Inc. is to preserve and advance the self-sufficiency, well being, and growth of individuals, children and families through education, guidance and resources. CEO touches the lives of more than 10,000 individuals, empowering them to build self-sufficiency in all areas of their lives and to rise out of poverty. CEO is a Community Action Agency.

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Click here for CEO Scholarship Application and Guidelines.

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