Jerry Haag Motors encourages Highland County students to apply for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
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Jerry Haag Motors in Hillsboro is dedicated to empowering and encouraging Highland County students to pursue higher education to become the next generation of leaders. To recognize and reward Highland County college-bound students, Buick, the General Motors Foundation and Jerry Haag Motors announced the $4.5 million-a-year Buick Achievers Scholarship Program.
“As a leading business in the community we feel it is necessary to be actively involved in the community and to inspire Highland County students,” said Steve Haag of Jerry Haag Motors.
“We know that every dollar makes a difference to students paying college tuition, and the Buick Achievers scholarship is an excellent program that helps foster the next generation of Highland County area leaders.”
According to the College Board, college tuitions rose at least 6 percent last year, making it increasingly difficult for students to pay for their education. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program was developed to help address this need.
Buick Achievers, designed to inspire, celebrate, and enable human achievement, will provide 100 outstanding students, in the United States, who major in the science, technology, engineering or mathematics – known as STEM education – up to $25,000 a year, for up to four years. Other qualifying majors are design, marketing and business administration.
The program also will provide 1,000 students with $2,000 scholarships, also renewable for up to four years.
“The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is one of the premiere scholarship programs in the country,” said Donald E. Lassere, senior vice president, Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit, private sector scholarship and educational support organization. “The high-dollar value and renewability of the awards will provide recipients with a tremendous benefit throughout their college careers.”
To be eligible for the Buick Achievers scholarship, Highland County applicants must also be high school seniors or high school graduates who would be first-time college students in the fall of 2011; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2011-12 academic year; and demonstrate an interest in the automotive industry. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States.
Information and applications are available a www.buickachievers.com. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2011, and scholarships will be awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is the latest example of GM Foundation education initiatives to invest in the youth of America. The GM Foundation has provided more than $26 million in education-related initiatives since 2005.
About Jerry Haag Motors:
In business since 1971, Jerry Haag Motors is a second generation owned and operated GM full service dealership with two automotive lines including Chevrolet and Buick. Learn more about Jerry Haag Motors at www.jerryhaagmotors.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Jerry-Haag-Motors.
About the GM Foundation:
Since its inception in 1976, GM Foundation has donated hundreds of millions to deserving American charities, educational organizations, and to disaster relief efforts worldwide. The GM Foundation focuses on Education, Health and Human Services, Environment and Energy and Community Development initiatives, mainly in the communities where GM operates. For more information, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsibility/community"www.gm.com/corporate/responsibility/community.
About Buick:
Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan and forthcoming all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan. Buick is the fastest growing automotive brand in the U.S. and it remains a best-selling brand in China, with continuing record growth. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com.[[In-content Ad]]
“As a leading business in the community we feel it is necessary to be actively involved in the community and to inspire Highland County students,” said Steve Haag of Jerry Haag Motors.
“We know that every dollar makes a difference to students paying college tuition, and the Buick Achievers scholarship is an excellent program that helps foster the next generation of Highland County area leaders.”
According to the College Board, college tuitions rose at least 6 percent last year, making it increasingly difficult for students to pay for their education. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program was developed to help address this need.
Buick Achievers, designed to inspire, celebrate, and enable human achievement, will provide 100 outstanding students, in the United States, who major in the science, technology, engineering or mathematics – known as STEM education – up to $25,000 a year, for up to four years. Other qualifying majors are design, marketing and business administration.
The program also will provide 1,000 students with $2,000 scholarships, also renewable for up to four years.
“The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is one of the premiere scholarship programs in the country,” said Donald E. Lassere, senior vice president, Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit, private sector scholarship and educational support organization. “The high-dollar value and renewability of the awards will provide recipients with a tremendous benefit throughout their college careers.”
To be eligible for the Buick Achievers scholarship, Highland County applicants must also be high school seniors or high school graduates who would be first-time college students in the fall of 2011; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2011-12 academic year; and demonstrate an interest in the automotive industry. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States.
Information and applications are available a www.buickachievers.com. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2011, and scholarships will be awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is the latest example of GM Foundation education initiatives to invest in the youth of America. The GM Foundation has provided more than $26 million in education-related initiatives since 2005.
About Jerry Haag Motors:
In business since 1971, Jerry Haag Motors is a second generation owned and operated GM full service dealership with two automotive lines including Chevrolet and Buick. Learn more about Jerry Haag Motors at www.jerryhaagmotors.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Jerry-Haag-Motors.
About the GM Foundation:
Since its inception in 1976, GM Foundation has donated hundreds of millions to deserving American charities, educational organizations, and to disaster relief efforts worldwide. The GM Foundation focuses on Education, Health and Human Services, Environment and Energy and Community Development initiatives, mainly in the communities where GM operates. For more information, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsibility/community"www.gm.com/corporate/responsibility/community.
About Buick:
Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan and forthcoming all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan. Buick is the fastest growing automotive brand in the U.S. and it remains a best-selling brand in China, with continuing record growth. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com.[[In-content Ad]]