Emmitsburg Mayor Jim Hoover, Diana Hoover, and Community Foundation Trustee Jack Tritt.

Mayor Jim Hoover’s Emmitsburg Scholarship Fund Established at Community Foundation – Applications Available through March 1

February 6, 2008: Citizens of Emmitsburg now have a new resource for scholarships as they pursue their post-secondary education thanks to Mayor Jim Hoover and his wife Diana who have established The Mayor Jim Hoover’s Emmitsburg Scholarship Fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Graduating high school seniors, students who are home-schooled, and older returning students residing in Emmitsburg will benefit from the fund. Scholarships will be awarded for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year.

“We wish everyone could afford to advance their career and education,” said Mayor Hoover. “I know how expensive and difficult it is for kids and their families,” he said, referring to the Hoover’s three children who are attending college or trade school. “With the Community Foundation’s experience and expertise in administering scholarships, we will be able to help citizens in the Emmitsburg community.”

Students interested in applying for The Mayor Jim Hoover’s Emmitsburg Scholarship may do so by filling out the Community Foundation’s Universal Comprehensive Scholarship application, available at www.cffredco.org. Applications are due at the Community Foundation’s office at 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701, by 5 p.m. on March 1, 2008. Additional information may be obtained by calling 301.695.7660.

“Education is vital to the future success of the community, and The Mayor Jim Hoover’s Emmitsburg Scholarship Fund will ensure that success one scholarship at a time,” Mayor Hoover said.

Those who wish to support the educational dreams of Emmitsburg residents by donating to The Mayor Jim Hoover’s Emmitsburg Scholarship Fund my do so online. Simply, click here. Checks may also be made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County and mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 with the fund’s name inserted in the check’s memo line. All donations are tax deductible to the furthest extent of the law.

Since 1986, caring, generous citizens have relied upon the credibility and expertise of the Community Foundation to fulfill their charitable dreams. As a leading philanthropic organization, the Community Foundation has awarded over $17 million in scholarships to deserving students and grants to worthy nonprofit organizations.