PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dunkin’ and its franchisees in the greater Philadelphia area have announced the recipients of this year’s Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarships. The program awards $100,000 in academic scholarships to high school and college students in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and parts of Delaware.
Supporting Local Students
From over 1,260 applicants, Dunkin’ and Scholarship America selected 20 students to receive $5,000 each. These scholarships will support their pursuit of part-time or full-time undergraduate degrees at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools. The program, open to current students and high school seniors, aims to ease the financial burden of higher education.
Criteria for Selection
Recipients were chosen based on their academic records, leadership skills, and commitment to their schools and communities. Since its founding in 2009, the Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program has awarded $800,000 to 360 students, helping many achieve their educational goals.
A Tradition of Empowerment
“The Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program is part of our ongoing commitment to empowering young adults and giving them an opportunity to achieve their goals in life,” said Jamie Struwe, Dunkin’ Senior Field Marketing Manager. “We are proud to continue the tradition of furthering students’ educational goals in our community and help lead them to a bright future.”
Upcoming Awards Ceremony
The 2024 scholarship recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony on July 23, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. More details about the ceremony will be released in the coming weeks.
List of Recipients
- Bucks County, PA
- Riley Smith: Doylestown, Central Bucks High School West
- Harshavi Birla: Yardley, Pennsbury High School
- Zoey McElveen: Bristol, Bucks County Technical High School
- Burlington County, NJ
- Natalie Sherrill: Palmyra, Palmyra High School
- Om Darji: Burlington, Burlington Township High School
- Camden County, NJ
- Nhien Dinh: Pennsauken, Pennsauken High School
- Marissa Strader: Lindenwold, Sterling High School
- Rebecca Boateng: Pennsauken, Pennsauken High School
- Chester County, PA
- Natalia Rodriguez: West Chester, Delaware County Community College
- Katherine Cowart: Kennett Square, Unionville High School
- Michelle Stover: Spring City, Konawaena High School
- Tyler Dalton: Lincoln University, Avon Grove High School
- Hope Adedokun: Phoenixville, Valley Forge Baptist Academy
- Cumberland County, NJ
- Liana Paulson: Vineland, Cumberland Christian School
- Delaware County, PA
- Robert Wagner: Broomall, Marple Newtown High School
- Molly Schmit: Ridley Park, Ridley High School
- Kent County, DE
- Elizabeth Talamini-Kelemen: Magnolia, Polytech High School
- Montgomery County, PA
- Emily Fisher: Ambler, Mount Saint Joseph Academy
- Ella Albright: Perkiomenville, Boyertown Area Senior High School
- New Castle County, DE
- Aubrey Swab: Middletown, MOT Charter High School
Empowering Local Students for a Brighter Future
Dunkin’s scholarship program continues to make a significant impact on local students, providing much-needed financial support as they pursue higher education. The initiative underscores Dunkin’s commitment to the community and the future of its young residents.
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