Shops at Montebello extends deadline for local high school seniors to apply for college scholarship

LOS ANGELES - April 6, 2020 - PRLog -- The Shops at Montebello, managed by Southern California-based Pacific Retail Capital Partners, has extended the deadline for students to apply for the Shops at Montebello College Scholarship to May 1, 2020 by 2pm PST.

Last year, the center awarded $12,000 in college scholarships to twelve local high school seniors in recognition of their outstanding achievements. In total, The Shops at Montebello's Scholarship program has awarded more than $72,000 to recipients in the previous six years. Programs like the scholarship program aim to assist local students in recognizing their educational goals and to provide initial monetary support to attain those goals. It is open to seniors at Montebello Unified School District High Schools including Applied Technology Center (ATC) High School, Bell Gardens High School, Montebello High School, and Schurr High School.

"The Shops at Montebello is committed to investing in our community by recognizing local students and helping them pursue their dreams of higher education," says Marina Satoafaiga, Marketing and Business Development Manager at The Shops at Montebello. "The youth of our community are an integral part of our society and the key to anticipating what the retail experience might look like in the future."

Candidates applying for the scholarship program are evaluated on criteria including a combination of outstanding academic accomplishments, participation in school activities and clubs and community volunteer work. They must also possess a financial need, demonstrate a commitment to continuing their education and detail how The Shops at Montebello plays a role in their community. Candidates are also asked to explain three elements they would like to see at the shopping center (i.e. programs, potential tenants, etc.) in the future.

For more information, visit https://shopsatmontebello.com/event/college-scholarship-applications/.

About The Shops at Montebello

Celebrating its 35^th anniversary in 2020, The Shops at Montebello is a modern indoor super-regional shopping center featuring four department stores and more than 140 shops, eateries, and restaurants—remaining the leader for shopping in East Los Angeles. Located on San Gabriel Blvd at the Pomona Freeway (60) and bordered by Montebello Blvd and Town Center Drive, the two-story center is anchored by Macy's, JCPenney, Macy's Home and Forever 21. Brand highlights include H&M, COACH, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, Olive Garden, Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. A spacious Patio Cafes (food court), family lounge, community center, charging lounges, and a lively calendar of events is rooted in community, culture, and commerce. The Shops at Montebello is operated by Pacific Retail Capital Partners. For more information, visit shopsatmontebello.com.