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WinnCompanies awards scholarships to 58 residents of apartment communities in 12 states

Boston, MA WinnCompanies has awarded $70,000 in scholarships to 58 residents of WinnResidential-managed apartment communities, as well as 12 dependents of company team members, to support their post-secondary education at colleges, universities, or professional trade schools.

The 70 scholarship recipients in 2024 are from 12 states: 43 residents of WinnResidential communities and 15 residents of WinnResidential Military Housing Services.

“The WinningEdge Scholarship program is one way we reaffirm our commitment to improving the communities and the lives of the people we serve,” said Winn-
Companies CEO Gilbert Winn. “Since we launched this program in 2012, we have awarded more than $710,000 in scholarships to more than 600 people. We are pleased to make this down payment for the bright future of the families of residents and employees.”

The companies partner, uAspire, and the WinnCompanies scholarship committee evaluated scholarship applications, including transcripts, essays, and personal references, to select recipients based on their academic performance, financial need, demonstrated leadership in school, community, or place of work.

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