PRESENTATION ITEM
FROM: City Council President Jared Moore
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PRESENTATION FROM TORI BENNETT AND HOWARD REDDY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA REGARDING THE PENSACOLA PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP.
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REQUEST:
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That City Council receive a presentation from Tori Bennett and Howard Reddy of UWF, regarding the Pensacola Pledge Scholarship.
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SUMMARY:
Established in 2012 by Quint and Rishy Studer and inspired by the Kalamazoo Promise, the ultimate goal of the Pensacola Pledge Scholarship Program is to grow and retain top talent in our local communities to build a better and stronger Pensacola.
The scholarship is open to Local High School Seniors to attend either UWF or PSC as a Pensacola Pledge Scholar. Along with meeting academic requirements, the scholars are also expected to mentor K-12 students.
PRIOR ACTION:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Pensacola Pledge Scholarship Presentation
PRESENTATION: Yes