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Rent-A-Center Awards $60,000 in College Scholarships
September 18,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Through its Make a Difference Scholarship, rent-to-own major Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) has awarded $60,000 in scholarships to 60 students going back to school this semester to pursue an undergraduate degree.
Scholarship recipients were selected based on their academic and non-academic accomplishments, community activities, work experience, and educational goals. This year, 29 recipients were dependents of Rent-A-Center employees, while the remaining 31 were either Rent-A-Center customers or their children.
Kayla Valdez, daughter of Ernie Valdez, assistant manager at Rent-A-Center in Waipahu, Hawaii, was thankful to receive the Make A Difference Scholarship.
“I would like to send my great appreciation for granting me with the Rent-A-Center Make A Difference scholarship,” said Valdez. “My dreams will soon be achieved in the next two years, as I will acquire my bachelor’s degree in economics, and you have helped me managed my financials in such a great manner. My family and I are eternally grateful for what Rent-A-Center has done for us.”
Tyanna Livingston, daughter of Pamela Livingston, a customer from Pensacola, Fla., feels fortunate to have been selected for this scholarship, as it will help to relieve financial burden as she continues to pursue her degree.
“I know everyone who applies is not as fortunate to receive it, that is why I am grateful to be among a chosen few,” said Livingston. “With this scholarship, I can continue to succeed in my last full year of college at Troy University, and second year of nursing school, without having to worry about financial assistance.”
Since 2004, Rent-A-Center has donated more than $850,000 to students through the Make A Difference Scholarship.