Proceeds Support Scholarship Program for High School Students
Race Open to the Public; 9 a.m. Start
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/SallieMae?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#SallieMaelt;/agt;–The third annual Sallie Mae 5K run/walk to raise money in support of the Bridging
the Dream Scholarship Program will be held at Bellevue State Park on
Sunday, June 2 at 9 a.m. The event, which is open to the public, is a
family-friendly, run/walk for all ages. Participants can register at www.SallieMae5K.com.
Sallie Mae’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program asks high school
counselors from across the country to nominate students who have
overcome obstacles and exemplify excellence both inside and outside the
classroom.
In the past three years, Sallie Mae has awarded $560,000 in scholarships
to undergraduate and graduate students through the program. Last year,
St. Elizabeth senior Ardavia Lee of New Castle was Delaware’s recipient
of the scholarship.
Counselors and community organization leaders can nominate students
beginning Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. For more details, visit SallieMae.com/BridgingTheDream.
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WHO: |
Sallie Mae employees, friends, family, 5K enthusiasts, community |
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WHAT: |
The Sallie Mae 5K to fund scholarships through the company’s |
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The top three finishers for each age group will receive awards. Participants and their families can enjoy fun activities like a bounce house, food, music, and face painting. |
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WHEN: |
Sunday, June 2, 2019 | |
| Race begins at 9 a.m. (Registration 8:30 a.m.) | ||
| (Media recommended to arrive at 8:45 a.m.) | ||
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WHERE: |
Bellevue State Park |
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| 800 Carr Road | ||
| Wilmington, Delaware 19809 | ||
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long
learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader
in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support
access to college and offer products and resources to help customers
make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at
SallieMae.com. Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its
subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of
America.
Contacts
Antoine L. Oakley
302.451.4916
[email protected]
