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Scholarship Committee 2014

January 21, 2014 Leave a comment

Scholarship Committee

By Herman Santa

The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) scholarship is available to graduating seniors who live in Martin and St. Lucie counties.  The scholarship is administered by the Spanish American club, Inc. Scholarship Committee. This year new board of directors are President: Carlos Bonet, Vice President; Nancy Rozon, Treasurer; Ron Bryson, Secretary; Melissa Bonet-James, Public Relations; Tony Colón, Director ; Al Feliciano and Substitute; Fe Vall de Ruten.

The scholarship committee are: Director; Herman Santa; Co-chairs; Nancy Rozon, Fe Vall de Ruten, Melissa Bonet-James and Isa Bryson.  The SACI scholarship was established in 1994 for low-income Hispanic students.  More than $18,000 has been awarded to local students.   Thirty-two high school seniors from Martin and St. Lucie counties have benefited from the scholarships.

The scholarships are awarded based on career interest academic achievement, financial need and other criteria.  Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). Applicants must write a paragraph in Spanish the day of the interview, on why they feel they should be considered for the scholarship.  Letters of recommendation are accepted. Two students will be selected ($750 each) after one-on-one interview by the Spanish American Club, Inc. Scholarship Committee.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements for consideration: (1) Martin or St. Lucie county senior.  (2) Resident of either county. (3) Copy of the original transcript from the high school and (4) the student must read, write and speak Spanish. Eligible students should submit the application by Friday, Feb. 28.  Applications are available from Martin and St. Lucie counties Guidance Counselors.

L to R: Melissa Bonet-James, Nancy Rozon, Herman Santa, Fe Vall de Ruten, and Isa Bryson
L to R: Melissa Bonet-James, Nancy Rozon, Herman Santa, Fe Vall de Ruten, and Isa Bryson
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