By Daily Press staff
Eight Los Angeles high school students each received an award of $10,000 from the Santa Monica-based Milken Family Foundation’s scholars program.
The 2004 recipients of the award were chosen from a pool of 100 nominated and interviewed applicants. Along with the $10,000 award, the students also will have access to ongoing support and resources throughout college and also during their transition to either graduate school or a professional career.
“The young men and women we honor as Milken scholars have all demonstrated outstanding character, leadership and academic achievement in the face of significant obstacles,” said Christopher Crain, senior vice president of the Milken Family Foundation and director of the Milken Scholars Program.
The award, which was established in 1989 by Co-Founder Michael Milken and his wife, Lori, has helped more than 200 students.
“The award is both a reward for what they have already accomplished and a way to support future endeavors in college and in their careers,” Crain said.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 19, 2004. Read the original PDF.