School City Of Hammond: Hammond Education Foundation Awards 17 College Scholarships

Press release from the School City of Hammond:

June 1, 2021

Seventeen 2021 high school graduates of the School City of Hammond have received $17,000 in college scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year, thanks to financial contributions provided to the Hammond Education Foundation.

Seven scholars from Morton High School, four scholars from Clark Middle/High School, three scholars from Gavit Middle/High School, and three scholars from Hammond High School were awarded post-secondary scholarship funds.

There are twelve recipients of a $1,000 Draskovich/Brundidge Scholarship. They are:

The Draskovich/Brundidge Scholarships are awarded city-wide and are a gift by retired Hammond teacher Zlatana Draskovich in support of student success.

Additionally, the following individuals were selected to receive $500 awards:

The Hammond Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and philanthropic partner of the School City of Hammond. Since its origin in 1983, the foundation has generated more than $1.5 million in scholarships, classroom grants, programs, and other support for extraordinary learning experiences and opportunities to help Hammond students succeed—in school and beyond

This press release was produced by the School City of Hammond. The views expressed here are the author’s own.