Ten Students to Win $30,000 Discover® Scholarship Program Award
29 Ottobre 2008 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) announced today that the
2009 Discover Scholarship Program application period will open on
December 1, 2008. The program awards 10 high school juniors with a
$30,000 scholarship that can be applied to costs for college,
university, specialized training or education beyond high school.
Winners will be selected based on overall excellence in the areas
of leadership and community service, while successfully overcoming
a hardship or challenge. They also must maintain a minimum 2.75
cumulative grade point average to qualify. Students can apply
online at www.discoverfinancial.com/community between December 1,
2008 and January 31, 2009. While most programs are geared toward
high school seniors, Discover focuses on juniors to give them an
additional year to prepare for their advanced education and make
career plans. Winners come from all parts of the country and have
diverse backgrounds. �Discover has a strong interest in supporting
educational initiatives,� said David Nelms, Chief Executive
Officer, Discover Financial Services. �This year will mark the 18th
anniversary of our program which has had a positive impact on the
lives of thousands of young adults. We are proud of our winners and
the contributions they have made in their communities.� The winners
will be selected in early 2009 and recognized during an awards
ceremony in the summer at Discover Financial Services� headquarters
located in Riverwoods, Illinois. Since the inception of the
Discover Scholarship Program Award, Discover has awarded
scholarships totaling nearly $16 million to more than 6,000
students. About Discover Financial Services Discover Financial
Services (NYSE: DFS) is a leading credit card issuer and electronic
payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in
U.S. financial services. The company operates the Discover Card,
America's cash rewards pioneer. Since its inception in 1986, the
company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United
States. Its payments businesses consist of the Discover Network,
with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of
the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club
International, a global payments network with acceptance in 185
countries and territories. For more information, visit
www.discoverfinancial.com.
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