VICTOR, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National
Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is proud to announce it has awarded
scholarships to ten outstanding students through its Future
Business Leaders Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are presented
annually to children or grandchildren of NPA pawnbroker members who
demonstrate academic excellence.
"Investing in the future generation is paramount to the NPA,"
said Kristen Williams, NPA Executive
Director. "We are thrilled to support these exceptional students as
they pursue their educational goals. Their dedication to academics
and their commitment to their communities reflect the very values
we hold dear in the pawn industry."
The winners of the 2024-2025 NPA Future Business Leaders
Scholarship are:
- Reiley Ayala
- Charity Bowers
- Garrett Collier
- Ryan Doucette
- Carolina Elias
- Karla Fuentes
- Carleigh Longacher
- Brayden McCauley
- Magdelena Rubenstein
- Brooklyn White
The NPA Young Professionals Committee carefully reviewed
applications from a competitive pool of candidates. Selection
criteria included academic achievement, extracurricular activities,
community service, and a personal essay outlining the students'
future aspirations and how their education will contribute to their
success.
"We are incredibly impressed with this year's scholarship
recipients," said Randi Butterfield,
NPA Young Professionals Committee Chair. "Their academic
achievements are remarkable, and their commitment to giving back to
their communities is truly inspiring. We have no doubt they will go
on to achieve great things."
The National Pawnbrokers Association is a non-profit trade
association representing pawnbrokers nationwide. The NPA advocates
for the pawn industry on legislative and regulatory issues,
provides educational resources and professional development
opportunities for its members, and promotes the positive
contributions of pawnbrokers to their communities.
For more information about the NPA, visit
NationalPawnbrokers.org.
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