NATO of California/Nevada Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to Member Theaters’ Employees

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The National Association of Theatre Owners of California/Nevada has awarded $250,000 in scholarships to 26 employees of the Association’s member theatres to be used for post-secondary education or vocational school; it was announced by president and CEO Milton Moritz.  With the awarding of this year’s scholarships, the Association will have presented a total of $2,670,000 to 409 recipients over the 21 years since the program began.

“We are very proud of the Association’s Scholarship Program, and the opportunities it has afforded so many deserving young men and women,” remarked Mr. Moritz.  “The value of continuing education cannot be overstated.  That we are able to lend encouragement and give a leg up to those willing to work hard and seeking to better themselves is extremely satisfying for all of our members.”

The scholarship program is one of the many benefits that are provided to employees of companies that are a member of NATO of California/Nevada and work in a California or Nevada theatre.   The merit based scholarship program is available to eligible theatre level employees, general managers and dependent children, winning selections is based on academic standing, a personal statement about themselves, their community service, goals and an essay.

The winners of this year’s scholarship competition are:

In addition to the Scholarship Program for the Association’s member theatres’ employees, $50,000 in grants are also awarded annually to film students at both the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, and the USC School of Cinematic Arts.