Re-type the release, double-space, inserting the appropriate details and deliver to newspaper, radio and television outlets. (City) High School Student Named National Finalist for Samsung American Legion Scholarship

THIS IS A SUGGESTED NEWS RELEASE FOR USE IN ANNOUNCING THE SELECTION OF SAMSUNG AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP NATIONAL FINALISTS. RE-TYPE THE RELEASE, DOUBLE-SPACE, INSERTING THE APPROPRIATE DETAILS AND DELIVER TO NEWSPAPER, RADIO AND TELEVISION OUTLETS.

(City) High School Student Named National Finalist

for Samsung American Legion Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE

CITY OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNER, (Date) -- A senior at (name of high school) was named as a Samsung American Legion Scholarship National Finalist. (Full name of student) was selected by the staff of (insert appropriate Boys/Girls State Program name) which was held at (insert location) on (insert date).

In making the announcement the selection officials said (last name of student) was named a Samsung American Legion Scholarship National Finalist on the basis of academics and school and community involvement.

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As a Samsung American Legion Scholarship National Finalist (Student’s name) will join 97 other National Finalists from around the United States each competing for one of twelve scholarships, each scholarship worth an expected $20,000.

(Insert a paragraph about the winning student and his/her activities and the (name of college or university) where he/she will attend and major in (major study area.)

The Samsung American Legion Scholarship funds come from the earnings of a $5-million endowment given by Samsung. Samsung, as way “to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea’s aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War”, joined with The American Legion to offer an educational opportunity to the descendants of war-time veterans who have served honorably.

(Last name of student) (general reference to veteran relative -- i.e. father/grandfather/great grandfather) served with the (branch of service) during (war-era).

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Members of the (insert name of Boys/Girls State Program) selection committee said the selection process was difficult. The applicants were some of the best-qualified students in the state and the competition was keen.

CONTACT: Include name and phone number of an individual media may call for additional information.