ECMC Foundation proudly celebrates the graduation of 170 public high school students as ECMC Scholars.

The ECMC Scholars Program operates independently in both Oregon and Virginia in partnership with the Oregon and Virginia Departments of Education.

A scholarship of $4,000 toward the first year of college is awarded to each ECMC Scholar, with eligibility for an additional $2,000 the following year. ECMC Foundation has pledged $6.06 million to this program to date.

Teachers, guidance counselors and other educators choose scholarship candidates during their sophomore year of high school, challenging them to reach their potential and better prepare for college. Candidates are chosen on the basis of whom will best benefit from additional mentoring and early support for the college preparation process during their junior and senior years.

"We are delighted to reward the diligent efforts of this year's class of ECMC Scholars and we are honored to support their commitment to their pursuit of higher education," said March Kessler, Executive Director of ECMC Foundation.

The 2009 ECMC Scholars have graduated from the following high schools:

Oregon
Centennial Learning Center
Illinois Valley
La Pine
Madison
Milwaukie
Pendleton
Willamette
Woodburn

Virginia
Brunswick
Buckingham
Coeburn
Ervinton
Harrisonburg
King & Queen Central
Sussex Central
Wakefield
William Fleming
Woodrow Wilson

A list of the scholarship recipients is available at www.ecmcfoundation.org.

About ECMC Foundation
ECMC Foundation helps underserved, college-bound students reach their potential and further their education goals. Through innovative outreach programs, we convey to students the importance of completing high school, and continue our mission by developing and distributing programs that focus on college access, retention and success. To learn more, visit www.ecmcfoundation.org.

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