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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State Rep. Steven J. Santarsiero |
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Santarsiero seeks candidates for new program at PA military college
HARRISBURG, March 17 – State Rep. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, is currently seeking a worthy student from his legislative district for participation in the Valley Forge Military College Legislative Appointment Initiative.
In December, the Pennsylvania House adopted a resolution (H.R. 565) to recognize Valley Forge as Pennsylvania's official military college and create a legislative appointment program at the school.
For the academic year 2010-11, a student seeking admission into the LAI must have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or a 21 on the ACT and an overall high school grade-point average of 2.5. Candidates should also exhibit involvement in sports or other extracurricular activities, demonstrate leadership potential and be service-oriented.
Each legislative appointee will receive a $9,000 annual scholarship to attend the military college. The scholarships will be funded by Valley Forge Military College; state funds will not be used for the program. Santarsiero said the school will also assist in facilitating other financial aid options.
Santarsiero asks residents who would like to recommend a worthy student for this program to contact his local constituent service office at 215-968-3975. He has assembled a selection committee to review all recommendations. The deadline for recommendation submissions is April 15.
Founded in 1928, Valley Forge is a co-educational two-year transfer college located in Wayne, about 15 miles west of Philadelphia.
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