Press Release: East Providence Recreation accepting 2023 Dolly Searle Scholarship Applications

PRESS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                        

April 20, 2023                                                                                    

 

CONTACT INFO. :                                                                                                 

Office of the Mayor                                                                                       

Patricia Resende                                                                                            
Project Manager/Mayoral Aide                                                                                  

(401) 435-7500 Ext 11013                                                                                                     

presende@eastprovidenceri.gov                                                                     

             

East Providence Recreation accepting Dolly Searle Scholarship Applications

 

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Department of Recreation is currently accepting applications for the Dorman “Dolly” Searle Memorial Scholarship.   The scholarship is awarded annually to city residents who are graduating seniors of an accredited high school.  Mr. Searle was a long-time East Providence municipal employee who dedicated himself to the development of youth in this community.  Awards in the amount of $1,000.00 are available.

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

Be a resident of East Providence

Be a high school graduate of an accredited high school in June of 2023

Plan to major in Recreation/Physical Education, Fine Arts or Public Service at an accredited college

Complete the application including a 300-500 word typed essay stating the reasons why the applicant should be considered for this award and delivered to the Recreation Department by 4:00 PM on Monday, May 15th, 2023.

APPLY TODAY

For more information please call the Recreation Department at 401-435-7511.

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