The Hilton Education Foundation (HEF) awarded three $2,500 scholarships totaling $7,500 in addition to a Microsoft Surface Laptop to three 2023 Hilton High School graduates, at Bravo Night on June 6. Since 2008, the Hilton Education Foundation has awarded $77,500 in its name to Hilton High School seniors. They also offer many other scholarships and awards through the HEF that can be found on their website at http://www.hiltoneducationfoundation.org.
Gabrielle Hix and Sydney Heise were the recipients of the Aggie Seneway Founder Scholarship. Hix is attending Siena College, majoring in Biology. Heise is attending George Washington University, majoring in Political Communication.
Alyssa Almekinder received the HEF Women’s STEM Scholarship. She is attending Monroe Community College, majoring in Optical Technologies.
The Surface Pro computers were privately donated by Aaron (HCSD Class of 1994) and Alana Unterborn. The dollar value of the donation is matched through Microsoft’s Give program. The matched funds are placed into the HEF scholarship fund.
Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Hilton Education Foundation, which was established to receive gifts and donations that enrich and enhance educational opportunities for Hilton Central School District students.
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HEF scholarship recipients (l-r) above, Gabrielle Hix, Sydney Heise and below, Alyssa Almekinder.
