THE SHARI SIMON GREENBERG COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP -

The 20-year program will now be known as the Simon Youth Foundation’s Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship in honor of Shari’s dedication to assisting students in completing their degrees and her connections to Simon centers across the nation. Shari has worked as an executive for Simon Property Group for 35 years; most recently, she was the Foundation’s Chair, Pro Tempore.

SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION INFORMATION

National nonprofit organization Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) is dedicated to assisting kids in completing their education. By collaborating with regional public school districts to establish Simon Youth Academies, alternative learning environments that are primarily located in Simon Malls, SYF works toward achieving this mission. Additionally, SYF offers Simon Youth Scholarships to Academy graduates and students who reside nearby Simon Malls. Since its founding, SYF has helped approximately 22,000 students achieve their high school diplomas at its 42 Simon Youth Academies in 15 states, maintaining a 90 percent graduation record while providing $19 million in scholarships.

According to Dr. J. Michael Durnil, President and CEO of SYF, “Shari Simon Greenberg actively championed opportunities for kids with ignored or unrealized potential to pursue their ambitions via education since the foundation of Simon Youth Foundation in 1998. We are grateful that the Board decided to memorialize Shari by renaming the Simon Youth Foundation’s community scholarship program the Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship Program, ensuring Shari’s legacy will live on for years to come.

In addition to dedicating its community scholarship program to Shari, the SYF Board of Directors posthumously awarded Shari Simon Greenberg the title of Emeritus Board Member.

Seniors living in Simon mall communities who are graduating will receive Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships per year. A one-time award worth up to $1,500 is available to scholarship winners. This money can be used to pay for tuition at a recognized college, university, vocational institution, or technical institute.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

The Simon Youth Foundation’s Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship provides one-time grants to graduating seniors who reside in Simon mall communities.

One scholarship will be given away at each Simon center, with recipients eligible for a one-time gift of up to $1,500 (depending on funds availability).

The Award of Excellence, a renewable grant given to one student in qualified Simon regions, will also be open to the top candidates chosen in Simon communities.

Youth Academy Simon Only Simon Youth Academies alumni are eligible for scholarships.

• The Greg Saunders Legacy Initiative Only dependents of a Simon Property Group employee are eligible for scholarships.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Be a senior in high school who is enrolled in classes, resides in a Simon® neighborhood, and intends to graduate by the spring of 2023.

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• Have a valid US address.

• Arrange to start attending a two- or four-year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school full-time in the fall of 2023.

Apply also; The Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program

PROVE YOUR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND YOUR NEED FOR MONEY

Academic promise, financial necessity, a written response, work experience, and interest in extracurricular activities will all be taken into consideration when evaluating applicants.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. To sign up for an AIM account, click the “Apply Now” button below and enter your email address and preferred password (please use an email address you frequently check; all scholarship decisions and requirements will be sent to this email address)

2. To access the Simon Youth Foundation Scholarship application immediately, log into your AIM account and submit your eligibility information.

3. Complete the online application by filling out all essential fields and uploading any necessary files.

4. If necessary, use the option in the online application to get a reference from a school official (such as your high school principal, teacher, or counselor).

NOTE: Once all forms have been filed and all supporting documentation has been confirmed, the status Complete will appear on your AIM Home page. It is the responsibility of the applicants to make sure that all application requirements are met by February 16, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Late contributions won’t be taken into account.