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Figueroa wins Governor's Cup scholarship |
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June 7, 2017 |
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced the recipients earlier this month of
the 2017 Governor’s Cup Scholarships to Idaho
colleges and universities, and included on the
list was Janson Figueroa, Bonners Ferry High
School, who received a professional/technical
scholarship for studies at Lewis-Clark State
College.
The 42nd Governor’s Cup fund-raising drive
brought in enough money for 38 new scholarships
to be award this year.
Recipients were chosen from among more than
1,000 applicants by the Idaho Governor’s Cup
Scholarship Fund Inc.’s 16-member board of
directors. Selections were made based on each
applicant’s commitment to public service,
academic achievement, leadership and community
involvement.
The award is $3,000 per year, renewable for up
to four years, or two to three years for
professional-technical programs, contingent upon
the availability of funds.
“In my 11th year as Governor, I continue to be
impressed by the quality of our applicants and
the difficult job of our board of directors in
selecting the recipients. These really are great
students from schools and communities large and
small throughout our state – truly the pride of
Idaho,” Governor Otter said. “I am equally
impressed and gratified by the continuing
support of our generous sponsors who are
investing in a brighter future for us all by
helping these young men and women pursue their
dreams beyond high school.”
The Governor and First Lady Lori Otter held a
reception honoring the Governor’s Cup recipients
on Thursday at the Capitol. The 2017 Idaho
Governor’s Cup fund-raising event is scheduled
September 7-9 in Sun Valley. |
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