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<p class="xmsonormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Check out this scholarship opportunity through the
<a href="https://www.straussfoundation.org/">Donald A. Strauss Foundation</a>. There is an informational webinar scheduled this
<b>Wednesday [10/15/2025]</b> for students to learn more about this scholarship. More information regarding the webinar can be found below.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Donald A. Strauss Foundation Scholarship</span></strong>—a prestigious award
that provides <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">$15,000</span></strong> to sophomores and juniors who demonstrate a strong commitment to <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">public service and leadership</span></strong>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To help students learn more, we are hosting a <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">live informational webinar</span></strong>:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">📅</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Date:</span></strong> Wednesday, October 15<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">⏰</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Time:</span></strong> 4:00 PM (PT)<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">📍</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Location:</span></strong> Zoom (Registration link <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BURKK7PtRBW3JVAXNZbX1w#/registration" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">During this session, students will gain valuable insights on eligibility, application strategies, and hear directly from the Board of Trustees and past recipients. It’s the perfect opportunity to get questions
answered and feel prepared to apply.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We would like to encourage you to <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">share this opportunity widely</span></strong> with your students and invite them to attend. To make this easy, we’ve attached
ready-to-use marketing materials for you to distribute within your student and staff networks.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thank you for your partnership in helping us inspire and empower the next generation of leaders!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Christina Ramirez</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Marketing/Communications Consultant</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.straussfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Donald A. Strauss Foundation</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:christina.ramirez@straussfoundation.org" target="_blank">christina.ramirez@straussfoundation.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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