Argyros gives $1 million to scholarship fund
Deirdre Newman
NEWPORT BEACH -- Developer George Argyros, the country’s ambassador to
Spain, and his wife, Judie, are donating $1 million for a scholarship
program for high school seniors facing academic adversity.
The couple will donate $250,000 over the next four years to the
California Horatio Alger State Scholarships, named after the man who
represents the quintessential American success story.
The $1 million in Southern California scholarships will be presented
to students enrolling as college freshmen this fall.
“These scholarships will go to young people who have demonstrated the
desire and determination to get a good education despite coming from
significantly disadvantaged backgrounds,” George Argyros said in a
written statement.
The noted Republican fund-raiser owns several large Costa Mesa
apartment buildings and is a major backer of the proposed El Toro
airport.
Each student selected for the scholarships will receive $2,500 over
four years and also will receive significant assistance from the Horatio
Alger Assn. of Distinguished Americans in applying for other grants and
economic assistance.
Scholarships for Northern California students are being funded by
businessman Arthur A. Ciooca.
The mission of the Horatio Alger Assn. is to recognize outstanding
Americans who serve as good role models for the nation’s youth and to
help economically disadvantaged young people achieve their goals through
educational programs.
FYI
HOW TO APPLY
To be eligible for the Horatio Alger California Scholarship,
applicants must meet the following criteria:
* be enrolled full time as a high school senior with plans to enter
college no later than the fall following graduation;* have a strong
commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution;*
have a critical financial need;
* be involved in co-curricular and community activities;
* demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade-point average of
2.0);
* be a resident of California;
* be a U.S. citizen or in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
For more information: see o7 www.horatioalger.comf7 .
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