Annually, the Osceola County Association of REALTORS® (OSCAR) awards local high school seniors with scholarships through the Association’s REALTORS® Care Committee. This year, the Association presented five $1,000 scholarships to local students who plan on continuing their education at a college, university, technical school, or other institution of higher learning. Applicants were evaluated on various categories including GPA, community service hours, and a 250-word essay. In their essays, participants were asked to explain the value that REALTOR® professionals contribute to our community. The committee reviewed nearly 100 applications that offered many insightful viewpoints on the topic, but ultimately only five were chosen.
The committee is proud to announce the 2022 OSCAR scholarship winners: Benjamin Izaguirre of Osceola High School, Corey Conzett of Conzett Home School, Emma Hair of Harmony High School, Emmy Lin of NeoCity Academy, and Leidy Laura Hurtado Martinez of Professional and Technical High School (PATHS). Their excellent essays, grades, and commitment to our community made a strong impression on the committee.
“Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients. We are proud to support local students who embrace volunteering in our community, excel in their scholastics, and strive to take on leadership roles in their schools,” stated Alexandra Arena-Gil, President of the Board of Directors for the Osceola County Association of REALTORS®. “OSCAR has helped high school seniors fund their tuition through scholarships since 2011. These efforts have provided over $48,000 in financial assistance.”
The Scholarship Committee would like to thank all this year’s applicants for taking the time to apply for this year’s scholarship award. We wish all the applicants much success in their future endeavors.
