Pictured (left to right): Paul Cincinnato, chair of the Scholarship Committee; Alex Cela; Albert Cela; Nadia Fianko; Chelsea Rodriguez; Ellie Gaunoux; Alejandra Ferrera; Marcelo Polar; David Siddons; Sharon Smith; Keon Bryant; Karina Calderon; Jose Pineda

For the past 13 years, The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch has awarded outstanding staff members and their children funds to pursue higher education and learning opportunities. The late Mary Nesbit, a former dean of The Glenridge Academy, a lifelong learning program at The Glenridge, launched the scholarship initiative in 2010 with two $600 individual scholarships. Since then, more than $300,000 has been given to employees seeking educational assistance through the Mary Nesbit Glenridge Academy Scholarship. This year, $72,000 was awarded to 18 staff members. To qualify, the staff member, or child or grandchild, must be enrolled or accepted in a technical, associate degree or baccalaureate degree program. For some, it will be their first classes in a college environment, while for others, it’s a familiar path they are on as they continue their studies toward their educational goals. The funds are awarded through The Glenridge Academy and The Kay Pezzillo Arts Fund.

Pictured (left to right): Paul Cincinnato, chair of the Scholarship Committee; Alex Cela; Albert Cela; Nadia Fianko; Chelsea Rodriguez; Ellie Gaunoux; Alejandra Ferrera; Marcelo Polar; David Siddons; Sharon Smith; Keon Bryant; Karina Calderon; Jose Pineda