Local Ronald McDonald House awards scholarships
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida awards scholarships to local high school seniors who face limited access to educational opportunities.
RMHC of SWFL adopted the scholarship program in 2008 with a matching grant from RMHC Global. Students are selected based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need and community involvement. The Scholarship Selection Committee is comprised of local individuals representing McDon-ald’s owner/operators, education, healthcare, business and community volunteers.
In 2009, RMHC of SWFL awarded scholarships to 13 well deserving recipients. The following student will receive $1,000 each year for four years:
n Monica Wilson, who attends Cypress Lake High School.
The following students will receive a one-time (1) award of $1,000:
– Joshua Byerly, Auburn Presbyterian Academy; Yiset Merino, Ida Baker High; Joel Blikstad, home-school; Jillian Palmer, Bishop Verot High; Jose Martinez, Immokalee High; Sergio Martinez, Immokalee High; Amalio Montez, Immok-alee High; Aaron Spero, Moore Haven High; David Ayora, Golden Gate High; Alysia Finger, Naples High; Justin Bricker, Palmetto Ridge High and Andre Nichols, St. John Neumann High.
“The RMHC Scholarship Program provides all high school students in our five-county Southwest Florida region the opportunity to apply for a scholarship and receive financial assistance to attend college,” said David Schiering, who chairs the Scholarship Program Committee. “It is our goal to help make the dream of a college education a reality for students who may not otherwise attend college.”
The Scholarship Program Committee is comprised of a diverse group of local individuals representing McDonald’s restaurant owner/operators, education, healthcare, business and community volunteers.
RMHC of SWFL’s mission is to find, create and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children in SWFL.
RMHC of SWFL supports four programs:. The Ronald McDonald House, The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile of Collier County, Grants and Scholarships.
For additional information, visit: www.ronaldmchouse.com or call 239-437-0202.