The Phoenix Union Foundation for Education has awarded a record one-year total of $124,000, in scholarship awards to a total of 46 different students among thirteen different Phoenix Union High Schools. The Foundation raises scholarship funds throughout the year from various fundraising events and donor programs implemented within district personnel. They have also been lucky enough to have generous alumni, corporate and community supporters donate to the foundation as well.
Central High School awarded $6,000
About the Phoenix Union Foundation for Education - http://www.foundation4education.org)
The Phoenix Union Foundation for Education began in 1984 as the Phoenix Union Partnership of Business and Education, Inc. It is a 501(c)3 organization founded to enhance the cooperation and collaboration between the Phoenix business community and the Phoenix Union High School District. The group’s mission statement is "Strengthening our Community by Investing in Student Success." In order to achieve this mission, the volunteer-driven foundation orchestrates many different fundraising events and campaigns in order to provide scholarship assistance to college-going students. The Foundation is comprised of business leaders, retired administrators, and individuals who have an interest in helping students in the Phoenix Union High School District reach their goals of attending college.
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
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