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Miami Buick Dealer Announces First Buick Achievers Scholarship Recipients

April 14th, 2011

The first five recipients of the Buick Achievers Scholarship have been chosen, Miami Buick dealer, Brickell Buick GMC, announced today. Recipients will receive a scholarship of up to $25,000 that is renewable for up to four years for their college educations.

The $4.5 million-a-year scholarship program, which Buick and the General Motors Foundation announced in February, will recognize and reward 1,100 students from across the United States who excel both in the classroom and in the community. The program is funded by the GM Foundation.

The first five recipients are Daniel Graupensperger of Auburn, California; Won Ryan Lee of Nontvale, New Jersey; Clyde Drexler, Jennifer Gammond of Aventura, Florida; Donovan Colquitt of Southfield, Michigan and Stavros Stratis of Metairie, Louisiana.

In addition to providing 100 students with up to $25,000 per year, Brickell Buick in Miami is pleased to report that the Buick Achievers will provide 1,000 students with $2,000 scholarships renewable for up to four years. Eligible fields of study include science, technology, engineering, mathematics, design, marketing and business administration. All told, the foundation’s annual funding could reach $18 million annually after four years.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is the latest example of GM Foundation education initiatives to invest in the youth of America. The GM Foundation has provided more than $26 million in education-related initiatives since 2005.

Brickell Motors and their Miami Buick dealership are very excited to be aligned with Buick and the scholarship program. Brickell Motors encourages Miami area residents who would like to learn more about the program to call their dealership at 305-809-6059 or visit the official website of the program: www.buickachievers.com.

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