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Parkland advisory board to review and interview applicants for nine scholarships

2556044 · March 11, 2025
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The Community Advisory Board will have all members review applications and interview candidates for nine scholarships funded by the city and private donors; staff reported 53 application submissions and 19 unique applicants from multiple area schools.

At its March meeting the City of Parkland Community Advisory Board set the process for selecting recipients of nine scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who are Parkland residents.

Jackie Weymier, senior director of strategy and intergovernmental affairs for the City of Parkland, told the board the city funds three scholarships ($2,000; $1,200; $800) and several local donors contributed additional awards. Speakers identified donor contributions including two $500 scholarships from the Kennedy Law team and a $500 scholarship from the Eaton…

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