Milpitas students awarded scholarships, tools
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Milpitas High School's Annika Wang was honored with a $500 McKinley Educational Initiative Scholarship at the SVCTE 56th annual Awards Ceremony. The ceremony also recognized students like Daniel Amezcua and Jacob Lima Navarro, who received LeRoy Morell Trust Tool Scholarships for their respective technical fields. Simultaneously, the city of Milpitas was awarded a $3.4 million grant from SV Clean Energy aimed at reducing greenhouse gases through capital projects and community engagement. These initiatives highlight the ongoing commitment to education and sustainability in the community despite federal funding cuts.
Milpitas High School student Annika Wang was awarded a $500 McKinley Educational Initiative Scholarship, showcasing the school's commitment to supporting student education and career paths.
The LeRoy Morell Trust Tool Scholarships awarded students like Daniel Amezcua and Jacob Lima Navarro tools worth approximately $750 to aid their educational journey in technical fields.
Milpitas received a $3.4 million grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy for clean energy initiatives, cementing its role in the push for reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
With funding cuts at the federal level, local grants like those from SVCE are essential in maintaining progress toward a clean energy future, emphasizing community-led initiatives.
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