Read more about the article <strong>COC scholarships create opportunity in students’ lives </strong> 
Scholarship recipients Nicole Brooks, left, and Jesse McClure chat with Edel Alonso, President College of the Canyons Board of Trustees after the College of the Canyons Foundation Annual Scholarship Reception held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on the COC Valencia campus on Thursday, 051123. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC scholarships create opportunity in students’ lives  

More than 300 students gathered Thursday at College of the Canyons for the annual Scholarship Reception to meet face-to-face with those who donated money towards their scholarships.   “You might think,…

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Read more about the article Zonta Club awards total of $22,500 in grants, scholarships
Phillip Solomon, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Gloria Mercado-Fortine, Zontian, Ashley Hernandez, and Carolina Orozco Hernandez with family (left to right) after receiving a scholarship. Courtesy of Zonta Club

Zonta Club awards total of $22,500 in grants, scholarships

Every nonprofit has a mission, and for the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, it’s to empower women locally and internationally through service and advocacy. One of the primary ways…

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Read more about the article Celine Chen, pianist prodigy, in MTNA Junior Piano Competition
Celine Chen, 15, at the piano in her home in Santa Clartia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celine Chen, pianist prodigy, in MTNA Junior Piano Competition

By Crystal Duan Signal Staff Writer The way Celine Chen learns a piano piece requires more time than one could imagine. The West Ranch High freshman comes home from school…

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Read more about the article SCAA awards young artists with scholarships
This courtesy photo submitted by the SCAA shows Paulina Gruzdev of West Ranch High School, 1st place SCAA Student Scholarship winner.

SCAA awards young artists with scholarships

The SCAA awarded several young local artists with scholarships Monday, the organization announced. “The Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) presented scholarship awards to three outstanding high school graduating seniors who…

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SCV Scholarship Foundation provides $250,000 in scholarships to local graduates

Each year the Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation provides $250,000 in scholarships to graduating approximately 150 seniors throughout the William S. Hart Union High School District. “We seem to be…

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Read more about the article SCV Education Foundation announces scholarship winners
(Left to right): 2017 SCV Education Foundation Scholarship Recipients Alisha Oberg, Chandler Smith, Noelle Ferrante, Grace Daucher, Madelyn Young, Jennifer Heinrich and Caitlin Gutierrez. Courtesy of the SCV Education Foundation

SCV Education Foundation announces scholarship winners

News release issued by the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation. The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation recently awarded seven scholarships to local Hart District seniors whose personal goals, college major…

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Read more about the article Update: Scholarship fund created to honor fallen teacher, musician Rod Bennett
Cycle enthusiasts Rod Bennett and Valerie Pryor at the 2016 Amgen Tour of California, Santa Clarita stage. Courtesy of Valerie Pryor

Update: Scholarship fund created to honor fallen teacher, musician Rod Bennett

Correction:Rod Bennett's name has been corrected in this updated version. A new scholarship fund, named to honor the life and legacy of Santa Clarita musician and teacher Rod Bennett, will…

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