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Updated: July 12, 2024 @ 7:07 am
Graci Tubbs
Randi Tubbs
Graci Tubbs
Randi Tubbs
Royal Neighbors of America, a nonprofit life insurance organization located in Rock Island, Illinois, has awarded 32 scholarships to students across the country, including two Seminole students who happen to be sisters.
Graci and Randi Tubbs of Seminole earned scholarships to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Graci is pursuing a degree at Florida Atlantic University and Randi attends University of South Florida.
“The program is an investment in tomorrow’s community leaders,” said Amy Jones, Royal Neighbors’ senior director of social impact. “By supporting our members in their educational pursuits, we are empowering them to be at the forefront of critical issues and shaping a better future for all. These scholarships are not just financial aid, they are a commitment to nurturing the leaders who will drive positive change in their communities.”
This scholarship program emphasizes the importance of strong, community-based leadership delivered through volunteerism. Students are required to respond to essay questions about their personal experiences and discuss a social issue currently affecting communities.
Since 1961, scholarships have been awarded annually to help alleviate the financial burden of higher education for members and their families.
“One of the greatest lessons I have learned is that no matter how old you are, no matter how small your idea is, and no matter what others think you are capable of, you can make a significant impact on the world,” said Graci Tubbs, who earned a $2,500 scholarship. “It only takes one small act of kindness to change someone’s life for the better.”
More than $5 million has been awarded to date. Scholarship recipients can use their funds for tuition, room and board, and books. To learn more about the program, visit royalneighbors.org/scholarships.
“Education is a powerful tool for change, and we are honored to support our members in their educational journeys,” said Royal Neighbors chief executive and president Zarifa Reynolds. “A sincere congratulations to the 32 outstanding individuals who have been named as scholarship recipients this year. Our scholarship program has and will continue to fulfill our mission to insure lives, support women, and serve communities.”
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