The foundation provides financial backing to students who need it
Students across the country are trying to increase their personal development by pursuing a higher education. However, some do not have the financial means to meet their goals of receiving a higher degree, which is why a number of organizations choose to step in and help potential students reach their dreams.
The Verizon Foundation bestowed $5,000 toward students' costs for the 2011-2012 school year. Of the individuals who received the prize, three were from the state of Virginia, including Atif Javed, Jasmine Mingo and Megan Shrewsbury.
"Education is a critical issue for our company and the communities where we live and work," said Robert Woltz Jr., president of Verizon Virginia. "Through this scholarship program, Verizon for 10 years has provided an outstanding benefit to our employees and their children while also making a significant investment in the development of tomorrow's leaders."
The foundation has provided more than $42.3 million toward college scholarships for students since 2001, which has gone to more than 2,353 individuals.
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