Mt. Laurel resident Amanda Smalfus is a recent graduate of Lenape High School.
Dunkin’ Donuts of Philadelphia, in partnership with Scholarship America, today announced the recipients of its ninth annual Regional Scholarship Program, which helps high school seniors in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Kent and New Castle counties in Delaware pursue a fulltime undergraduate degree at the institution of their choice.
This year’s winners from Burlington County include Mt. Laurel resident Amanda Smalfus, Marlton resident Arin Gasiorek and Moorestown resident Katherine Holmbeck.
Smalfus is a recent graduate of Lenape High School, where she was a peer tutor, member of the Science League and Knowledge Bowl, and presenter at the 2017 MIT Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Smalfus successfully completed the NJ Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology Program.
This fall, Smalfus will be attending Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where she plans to pursue a degree in molecular biology.
Gasiorek is a recent graduate of Cherokee High School, where she served as a Marlton Recreation Council Sports Unity Program leader and Relay for Life team captain. In addition, Gasiorek won the Elks National Foundation Legacy Award, President’s Award for Educational Excellence, and the Cherokee High School-Super Chief Award (varsity letter athlete with a 3.65 GPA or higher). This fall, Gasiorek will be attending the University of Delaware where she plans to pursue a degree in business.
Holmbeck is a recent graduate of Moorestown High School, where she was varsity cross country captain and a member of the music program at both her high school and church. In her free time, Holmbeck enjoys volunteering with various organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey, Appalachia Service Project, and MooreKids. This fall, Holmbeck will be attending Bucknell University where she plans to pursue a degree in Neuroscience with future plans of attending medical school.
From more than 1,700 applicants, Dunkin’ Donuts and Scholarship America selected
25 students to receive a $2,000 academic scholarship to an accredited two-or four year college, university or vocational-technical school of their choice.
Dunkin’ Donuts awarded a total of $50,000 to the 25 recipients who were selected based on their academic records, demonstrated leadership skills, and overall commitment to their schools and local communities.
“On behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts and our greater Philadelphia-area franchisees, I would like to congratulate the 2018 Dunkin’ Donuts Regional Scholarship winners,” said
Perry Shah, local Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee and Philadelphia regional advertising committee chairman. “Nine years ago, this scholarship program was created to help support students in our local communities. Today, we are proud to have awarded a total of $350,000 to deserving students throughout the region to help ease the financial burden of college. We wish each recipient continued success in their academic careers.”
The 2018 Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Award recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony on July 21 at Talen Energy Stadium.
Honorees and their families will also be invited to attend the Philadelphia Union versus LA Galaxy match immediately following the ceremony.
