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Hershey Co., Dearden Foundation offer scholarship for Augusta County students

Rebecca Barnabi
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The Hershey Company, in collaboration with The William E. Dearden Foundation, announces the Dearden Continuing Education Scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Augusta County.

The initiative is an example of Hershey’s dedication to making a positive impact in the areas where the company lives and operates, including its manufacturing facility in Stuarts Draft.

The scholarship is in its second year, and will offer $5,000 to each selected student who plans to pursue further education, including associate’s, bachelor’s degrees, apprenticeships or other accredited continuing education opportunities.

High school seniors may apply online after January 8, 2024. Deadline for submission is March 29, 2024.

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.