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Parkland advisory board to solicit $2,500 donor-funded scholarships; city funding to remain three awards
Summary
The City of Parkland Community Advisory Board voted to ask a board member to solicit $2,500 donor-funded scholarships while the city continues to fund three CAB scholarships totaling $4,000.
The City of Parkland Community Advisory Board voted to ask a board member to solicit donations of $2,500 scholarships from the Parkland Chamber of Commerce and other local donors, while the city will continue to fund three Community Advisory Board (CAB) scholarships totaling $4,000.
Why it matters: The board’s action is intended to increase the size and visibility of local scholarships, which members said could draw more applicants and volunteer engagement for interviews. Board members agreed to solicit donor interest now and finalize selection criteria and a rubric before the application cycle opens.
The board’s staff presenter, Jackie (City of Parkland staff), told members the CAB traditionally funds three scholarships — $2,000, $1,200 and $800 — a total of $4,000 supplied from the city budget. “We usually…
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