WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2008 - GEICO and Presidential Classroom are teaming up on a scholarship program that will bring more high school students to Washington, D.C. this summer to learn first-hand about the federal government, international affairs and public leadership from extraordinary, successful leaders and policy-makers.
Presidential Classroom is a national program for more than 2,500 of the country's top high school students who visit the nation's capital each year, meet federal officials and learn about issues from those involved in the policy process. The students also visit organizations that play a role in implementing government programs, shaping legislation or communicating through national bureaus in media and public affairs.
This year, GEICO will present scholarships to 30 students who will be named "GEICO Presidential Classroom Scholars."
"We are grateful to GEICO for offering scholarships for Presidential Classroom programs," said Elizabeth Sherman, executive director of Presidential Classroom. "Their generosity will expand the circle of participation to include more students who will greatly benefit from our college-level Washington experience, going behind the scenes to learn from those who make and shape policies affecting the nation and the world. "
"We are delighted to help more students participate in the GEICO Presidential Classroom Scholars program," said GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely, who is also a Presidential Classroom board member. "The scholarships are targeted to promote participation of high school students from urban schools to assure that a diverse student population has the opportunity to participate in the GEICO Presidential Scholars Program."
"We want to make sure our best students get the opportunity to come to Washington and learn about the foundations of our country and business systems," said Rynthia Rost, GEICO's vice president of public affairs. "It's an honor to provide scholarships for students who might not be able to participate otherwise."
GEICO is offering half-scholarships to 30 students; the other half is encouraged to come from family as well as from fund-raising in schools and communities to prove the motivation of those who truly want to participate.
GEICO is particularly interested in offering the scholarships in locations where the company has regional offices: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Iowa, California, Arizona and Hawaii.
For more information, please contact Holly Urquhart, Senior Educational Consultant for Presidential Classroom at (703) 683-5400.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States based on the latest 12 months written premium. It provides auto insurance coverage for nearly 8.5 million policyholders and insures more than 14.4 million vehicles.
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