MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Balfour
Beatty Communities Foundation announced today it has awarded more
than $120,000 in scholarships to residents living in residences owned
and managed by Balfour Beatty Communities. The academic scholarships
were awarded to high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate
students attending accredited educational or technical institutions. The
majority of the scholarships were granted to students of military
families living in military homes owned by Balfour Beatty Communities
throughout the United States.
“We’re proud to have the opportunity to help these students take this
important step in achieving their goals,” said Kathy Grim, board member
of the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation. “The promise and potential
of so many students came through in their essays, and it’s a true honor
to be able to invest in the academic careers of our residents. We look
forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.”
Residents at communities across 22 states received scholarships for the
2019/2020 academic year. Scholarships are awarded based on an essay
submission as well as students’ academic achievements, GPA, community
involvement and financial need. The scholarships are given as part of
the foundation’s ongoing goal to encourage and promote the pursuit of
education and commitment to community leadership.
About Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation
Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is a non-profit organization which
principally focuses on supporting the post-secondary educational goals
of residents who live in communities owned and managed by Balfour Beatty
Communities, LLC. The Foundation is also committed to honoring military
personnel – active, wounded, and fallen – by supporting organizations
that assist military service members and/or their families. Additional
information regarding Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation’s purpose,
programs and activities can be obtained through BBCommunitiesFoundation.org.
Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is a Pennsylvania non-profit
organization with a 501(c)(3) classification from the Internal Revenue
Service of the United States. Financial information can be obtained by
contacting Sharon Marcone at One Country View Road, Malvern, PA 19355,
(610) 355-8100, [email protected].
Additional information may be obtained directly by contacting the
relevant state agency noted at http://www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org/#!legal-disclosures/co6u.
Contacts
Maureen Omrod
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
610-355-8136
