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Simon Youth Scholarship of $1,400 Awarded to Local Student

Abram Ortiz, of South Boston, has received a Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship valued at $1,400. The scholarship is awarded in partnership between Copley Place and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth.

Ortiz is a recent graduate of Josiah Quincy Upper High School and exemplified himself through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities.  He plans to study Exercise and Health Science at The University of Massachusetts Boston in the fall. 

“We are very proud of the Simon Youth Scholarships program, because it has given us the opportunity to support the academic endeavors of promising youth right here in our community,” said Deborah Konig, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Copley Place.

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With a combined value of more than $1 million, Simon Youth Scholarships have been awarded this spring to at least one student in every U.S. community that is home to a Simon® property.

“Education opens doors and creates opportunities for youth to pursue their dreams,” said J. Michael Durnil, President and CEO of SYF.  “We are proud that Simon Youth Scholarships ignite hope for students by helping clear financial obstacles that stand in the way of higher education.”

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