CHICAGO, IL (July 6, 2006) – Covenant Retirement Communities (CRC) has awarded six post-high school scholarships totaling $10,000 to dependents of its employees, part of an ongoing commitment to help dependents pursue higher education.
Winners of this year’s scholarships are:
- Danielle Leitner, daughter of Donna Leitner, activities assistant at The Holmstad in Batavia, Illinois; awarded $2,500 to attend Illinois State University to study elementary education.
- Marcus Estrella, son of Amelita Estrella, a registered nurse at Covenant Village of Northbrook in Northbrook, Illinois; awarded $2,500 to attend Marquette University to study engineering.
- Emelie Ness, daughter of Diane Ness, a marketing assistant at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Grand Rapids, Michigan; awarded $1,750 to attend Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, to study social work or recreational therapy.
- Luam Sebhatu, son of Abrehct Gebray, a caregiver at Irvington Village in Portland, Oregon; awarded $1,250 to attend the University of Oregon to study biology.
- Cayla Wysocki, daughter of Connie Wysocki, a registered nurse at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Grand Rapids, Michigan; awarded $1,000 to attend Grand Rapids Community College to study education, Spanish and missions.
- Angelo Dunlao, son of Yolanda Dunlao, a licensed practical nurse at Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream, Illinois; awarded $1,000 to attend the College of DuPage to study nursing.
A selection committee received 36 applications nationwide and based awards on educational and career pursuits consistent with CRC values, an essay demonstrating a defined educational/career goal, and the student’s involvement in extracurricular activities.
Scholarships are generated from earnings from an endowed scholarship fund and other generous sources within Covenant Retirement Communities.
One of the nation’s largest not-for-profit retirement community organizations, Covenant Retirement Communities administers 14 retirement communities nationwide on behalf of the Board of Benevolence of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
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