Centennial Celebration of Ronald Reagan's Birthday,2-6
“Ronald Reagan (photo) believed in educating and inspiring the future leaders of tomorrow,” Frederick Ryan, Jr., chairman of the board of trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, said. “The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program enables us to continue this tradition and keep his spirit alive among the youth of today.”
Qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following four categories: leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
*Leadership- Scholars pursue leadership roles that have a positive impact in communities and showcase the value of lifelong learning.
*Drive- Firm believers “that our best days are ahead” scholars, have the conviction, ambition, discipline and courage to make their dreams reality.
*Integrity- Rooted in values and ethics, scholars possess the unique combination of integrity, dependability and humility that defined President Reagan’s leadership.
*Citizenship- Scholars are driven by a sense of civic commitment and actively engage in their communities to affect positive change.
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will annually select up to 20 recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Scholarships will be applied to student tuition, room, and board while the recipient is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt said, “GE prides itself on continuous learning and leadership development. We are proud to have Ronald Reagan as a part of our leadership tradition. His optimistic style and enduring belief in innovation and technology are great examples for tomorrow’s leaders. We believe that the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars will continue President Reagan’s legacy.”
With a total $15 million grant, GE is the presenting sponsor of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, a year-long celebration for the President’s 100th birthday on February 6, 2011. As part of this partnership, $5 million was committed to establish this 10-year national college scholarship program. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is contributing $3 million to the program. From 1954 through 1962, Ronald Reagan worked for GE as host of a weekly television series, General Electric Theater.Today, GE employs more than 130,000 American workers.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the legacy of Ronald Reagan and his timeless principles of individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy, and national pride. The Foundation also supports a scholarship program for graduates of Ventura County, Calif., high schools.
More information about both programs is available at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships.
Qualified candidates may apply online March 18th. To be considered for this award, candidates must complete the secure online application, in its entirety, prior to the deadline. Applicants must be nominated by a community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or nonprofit executive. Recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony in summer 2011.
For more information on application requirements and a link to the application please visit:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gereaganscholarships
Qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following four categories: leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
*Leadership- Scholars pursue leadership roles that have a positive impact in communities and showcase the value of lifelong learning.
*Drive- Firm believers “that our best days are ahead” scholars, have the conviction, ambition, discipline and courage to make their dreams reality.
*Integrity- Rooted in values and ethics, scholars possess the unique combination of integrity, dependability and humility that defined President Reagan’s leadership.
*Citizenship- Scholars are driven by a sense of civic commitment and actively engage in their communities to affect positive change.
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will annually select up to 20 recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Scholarships will be applied to student tuition, room, and board while the recipient is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt said, “GE prides itself on continuous learning and leadership development. We are proud to have Ronald Reagan as a part of our leadership tradition. His optimistic style and enduring belief in innovation and technology are great examples for tomorrow’s leaders. We believe that the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars will continue President Reagan’s legacy.”
With a total $15 million grant, GE is the presenting sponsor of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, a year-long celebration for the President’s 100th birthday on February 6, 2011. As part of this partnership, $5 million was committed to establish this 10-year national college scholarship program. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is contributing $3 million to the program. From 1954 through 1962, Ronald Reagan worked for GE as host of a weekly television series, General Electric Theater.Today, GE employs more than 130,000 American workers.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the legacy of Ronald Reagan and his timeless principles of individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy, and national pride. The Foundation also supports a scholarship program for graduates of Ventura County, Calif., high schools.
More information about both programs is available at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships.
Qualified candidates may apply online March 18th. To be considered for this award, candidates must complete the secure online application, in its entirety, prior to the deadline. Applicants must be nominated by a community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or nonprofit executive. Recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony in summer 2011.
For more information on application requirements and a link to the application please visit:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gereaganscholarships
Editor's Note: Portrait of President Ronald Reagan hangs in Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Steve Walker's Court along with other Presidents.
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