LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Project 150, a local nonprofit helping disadvantaged students have access to higher education, held its annual Scholarship Celebration Luncheon Thursday.
As part of the celebration, 105 Southern Nevada students received scholarships to pursue college, vocational training and career development opportunities.
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Kelly Kristo, Executive Director of Project 150, said many of these kids are achieving something nobody in their family ever has.
“80 of these students are first-generation college students, so they’re celebrating today with their families,” said Kristo. “This is a great opportunity for them to pursue their college dreams.”
“It’s a really huge day for a lot of these families,” said Chet Buchanan, Project 150 board president. “It’s one of those things that really makes Project 150 a cool thing to be a part of.”
The luncheon marked the 15th anniversary of Project 150’s scholarship program. In that time, the group helped more than 700 local students pursue their career and educational goals.
Organizers encouraging any rising seniors in the valley to apply for the group’s scholarship program.
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