Education Celebrated at State Capitol as Comcast Awards $210000 in ...

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While discussions of California’s budget problems and educational cuts were being debated inside the California State Capitol today, Comcast joined with more than 400 students and their families in a celebration of education on the steps of the building.  Comcast announced the 190 California high school seniors who have won a 2011 Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship, and then partnered with representatives of state legislators to present each student attendee with their individual .

The students and their families also received a tour of the State Capitol and complimentary admission to the California Museum.  For a complete list of California’s 2011 Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship recipients, visit: http://comcastcalifornia.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=458 .

"Comcast is proud to acknowledge the accomplishment and potential of such outstanding student leaders, all of whom are preparing for the next step in their educational careers," said grant.

The Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program, one of the Comcast Foundation's signature community investment programs, recognizes high school seniors for their leadership skills, positive attitude, academic achievement and various community service activities including mentoring and tutoring younger students, volunteering at hospitals and participating in relief efforts.  The philosophy behind the program is to give young people every opportunity to be prepared for the future, to engage youth in their communities, and to demonstrate the importance of civic involvement, and the value placed on civic involvement by the business community.

Since 2001, the program has recognized more than 15,000 students around the country—and given away more than in scholarship grants.

Each year, Comcast works with high school principals, guidance counselors and school administrators to select the scholarship recipients.  The Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators —an independent, not-for-profit organization that manages corporate and corporate foundation scholarship programs. For more information on the Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program, visit www.comcast.com/inthecommunity .

2011 Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Winners from to non-profit organizations serving the same communities we serve nationwide. The Foundation has reached nearly 3,000 unique organizations in nearly 2,000 communities.  We provide financial support to organizations that have a strong presence in our communities and match our dedication to expanding digital literacy, promoting community service and building tomorrow's leaders. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/inthecommunity .