Orlando Magic Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to High School Students
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The Magic Achievers Scholarship awards one high school senior $10,000 ($2,500 annually). The winner must reside in Orange, Seminole or Osceola county and meet the academic and financial-need criteria. The academic requirements include a minimum 1010 on SAT or 21 ACT score, a weighted cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, extracurricular activities/honors, two letters of recommendation and a 500 word essay on what has been the most rewarding life experience for you to date and why. The scholarship may be used at any accredited four-year college or university in Florida. Acosta plans to attend the University of Miami in the fall and work towards a career in the medical field. She is a valedictorian candidate for her high school.
The UCF Minority Scholarship, in its 16th year of existence, provides TWO $10,000 ($2,500 per year) scholarships to two minority students residing in Orange, Seminole or Osceola county who meet the academic and financial-need criteria. Some other requirements include: a minimum 1010 on SAT or 21 ACT score, a weighted cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, extracurricular activities/honors, two letters of recommendation and a 500 word essay on what has been the most rewarding life experience for you to date and why. Camargo will attend UCF in the fall and plans to study computer science and Dominguez will attend UCF in the fall and plans to study molecular biology.
"Since 1996, the Orlando Magic has awarded a total of 34 college scholarships. We are proud to provide this opportunity to deserving individuals like Ideanna, Shardy and Lisette," said Linda Landman-Gonzalez, Orlando Magic vice president of community relations and government affairs. "They were awarded the scholarships for their exemplary community and academic achievements. We would also like to recognize the University of Central Florida for its partnership in providing the UCF Minority Scholarship."
About The Orlando Magic
Orlando's NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic's mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. On the court, Orlando has won four division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009), had five 50-plus win seasons, and won the Eastern Conference title in 1995. Off the court, on an annual basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 5,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, over the last 19 years nearly $15 million has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via the Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF), a fund of the McCormick Foundation since 1994, which serves at risk and disadvantaged youth. Season ticket highlights include: 7,569 seats priced $25 or under per game; a $27 lower bowl ticket; and tickets priced at $10 per game. For ticket information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.
Through the National Basketball Association's NBA CARES program, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years.
The Orlando Magic is also the developer of the new downtown Events Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. Opening in the fall of 2010, the facility will be operated by the City of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida Community.
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