clockwise from left: EIL scholarship winners receive recognition at the VOICES Final event; Fred Shields holds up a China-themed cake made for him by a UCCP intern Jordan; Temple student Ava Burns hosts an EIL fundraising raffle at the Final Showcase.
The UCCP is proud to announce this year's Experiment in International Living Scholarship Winners:
- Fred Shields (China)
- Alexis Duprey (Japan)
- Alexa Benjamin (France)
- Isaiah Smith (Italy)
- Ameera Young (Belize)
These outstanding 10th and 11th grader students were chosen based on the quality of their application and interview, as well as their track record of commitment to community engagement. Each will have an opportunity to spend between four and six weeks in a foreign country over the summer.
This year the scholarships ranged in value from $5,300 to $6,900. The UCCP is required to contribute $500 per scholarship. We would like to thank the following friends and partners for helping us raise this money:
- Friends of Students Run Philly Style who raised $500 for Isaiah Smith (who, in addition to participating in VOICES, is in training for his 4th marathon!).
- The National Pan-Hellenic Council for donating $1,000 in support of Ameera Young and Alexa Benjamin.
- Marianna Bracetti Academy Charter High School for contributing $500 for Alexis Duprey.
- UCCP Intern Ava Burns and EIL Alumni from the Temple Youth VOICES Project for sponsoring a raffle to support Fred Shields.
Be sure to check back in late August to see pictures from everyone's trips!
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