The National Pawnbrokers Association continues its commitment to reward high standards of excellence in academic achievement and community leadership.
(PRWEB) June 20, 2013
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Future Business Leaders (FBL) Scholarships. The following six students were selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Michael Alan Johnson, Bellville, OH
Sponsor – Johnson Brothers Jewelry & Loan, Mansfield, OH
Olivia Johnson, Mansfield, OH
Sponsor – Johnson Brothers Jewelry & Loan, Mansfield, OH
Miranda Jones, Louisville, KY
Sponsor – Bill’s Pawn & Jewelry, Valley Station, KY
Wesley Strong, Sylacauga, AL
Sponsor – Sylacauga Pawn Shop, Sylacauga, AL
Stacey Abigail Vanegas, Spring, TX
Sponsor – Sunbelt Pawn, Houston, TX
Stephanie Aereal Vanegas, Spring, TX
Sponsor – Sunbelt Pawn, Houston, TX
Kevin Prochaska, President of the National Pawnbrokers Association understands the importance of giving back to communities. “The Future Business Leaders Scholarship has awarded over $115,000 since its inception in 2003.” Mr. Prochaska believes that, “It’s important for the pawn industry to support students who are interested in financial services.”
The FBL program was established to provide scholarships to individual applicants who are planning to enroll or are enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college or trade school.
Qualified applicants are children, grandchildren, customers, or employees of NPA members or an individual. Qualified applicants are sponsored by a NPA member in good standing. Student selection is based on academic performance, community leadership, and written essay submissions.
NPA also awarded two, $1000 scholarships to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). Since 1994, C.O.P.S. has donated over a million dollars in scholarships to survivors of fallen officers that do not receive tuition-free education as a state death benefit. C.O.P.S. also provides scholarships to survivors who no longer meet their state’s eligibility for assistance.
NPA is proud to be an active member in our communities by giving through programs like the Future Business Leaders Scholarship program. For more information, visit the NPA website.
NPA works to provide pawnbrokers nationwide with resources and tools to strengthen the pawn industry. NPA members are committed to operating their businesses in such a manner as to enhance and promote the positive and professional image of all pawnbrokers. Members believe in establishing positive and long-lasting relationships with local, state, and federal government officials. The NPA is the industry’s only national association and is located in Keller, TX. Reported by PRWeb 4 days ago.
(PRWEB) June 20, 2013
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Future Business Leaders (FBL) Scholarships. The following six students were selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Michael Alan Johnson, Bellville, OH
Sponsor – Johnson Brothers Jewelry & Loan, Mansfield, OH
Olivia Johnson, Mansfield, OH
Sponsor – Johnson Brothers Jewelry & Loan, Mansfield, OH
Miranda Jones, Louisville, KY
Sponsor – Bill’s Pawn & Jewelry, Valley Station, KY
Wesley Strong, Sylacauga, AL
Sponsor – Sylacauga Pawn Shop, Sylacauga, AL
Stacey Abigail Vanegas, Spring, TX
Sponsor – Sunbelt Pawn, Houston, TX
Stephanie Aereal Vanegas, Spring, TX
Sponsor – Sunbelt Pawn, Houston, TX
Kevin Prochaska, President of the National Pawnbrokers Association understands the importance of giving back to communities. “The Future Business Leaders Scholarship has awarded over $115,000 since its inception in 2003.” Mr. Prochaska believes that, “It’s important for the pawn industry to support students who are interested in financial services.”
The FBL program was established to provide scholarships to individual applicants who are planning to enroll or are enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college or trade school.
Qualified applicants are children, grandchildren, customers, or employees of NPA members or an individual. Qualified applicants are sponsored by a NPA member in good standing. Student selection is based on academic performance, community leadership, and written essay submissions.
NPA also awarded two, $1000 scholarships to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). Since 1994, C.O.P.S. has donated over a million dollars in scholarships to survivors of fallen officers that do not receive tuition-free education as a state death benefit. C.O.P.S. also provides scholarships to survivors who no longer meet their state’s eligibility for assistance.
NPA is proud to be an active member in our communities by giving through programs like the Future Business Leaders Scholarship program. For more information, visit the NPA website.
NPA works to provide pawnbrokers nationwide with resources and tools to strengthen the pawn industry. NPA members are committed to operating their businesses in such a manner as to enhance and promote the positive and professional image of all pawnbrokers. Members believe in establishing positive and long-lasting relationships with local, state, and federal government officials. The NPA is the industry’s only national association and is located in Keller, TX. Reported by PRWeb 4 days ago.