Tucson-area high school seniors are encouraged to apply for college scholarships being awarded by the Simon Youth Foundation.
To be eligible to apply, soon-to-be high school graduates must live within 50 miles of the new Tucson Premium Outlets, 6401 Marana Center Boulevard.
A group of Simon Property Group employees, which operates the Tucson Premium Outlets, founded the Simon Youth Foundation.
With the opening of Tucson Premium Outlets in October, this is the first year Tucson-area students qualify for the scholarships, which are awarded in communities that are home to Simon, Mills or Premium Outlet malls.
Twenty-five scholarships worth up to $1,500 will be awarded across the country to be used to enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.
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Winners will be selected based on financial need, academic performance, leadership skills and participation in school and community activities. Students who are the first in their family to pursue a post secondary education will also be given close consideration.
An “Award of Excellence” will also be given to the top candidate from among the scholarship applicants that represent the nationwide Premium Outlets locations. That student will receive a $10,000 award.
Applications are due by March 1. For more information, go to syf.org/scholarships.
Contact reporter Alexis Huicochea at ahuicochea@tucson.com or 573-4175. On Twitter: @AlexisHuicochea​
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