The Dillenkoffer Endowment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Dillenkoffer Endowment Announces 2009 Scholarship Recipients
Helping GLBT Teens Achieve Greater Success Through Higher Education

Kansas City, MO - The Dillenkoffer Endowment is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2009 scholarships:

Sabrina Jones of Nevada, Missouri - four-year scholarship of
$10,000 per year

Justin Letts of Goodman, Missouri - one-year scholarship of $1,500

Trey Giesen of Great Bend, Kansas - one-year scholarship of $1,000

Michael Turner of Manhattan, Kansas - one-year scholarship of $1,000

The Endowment was founded in loving memory of the late Gayle Dillenkoffer, who had called Kansas City home. "When Gayle passed, it was a difficult time; she was a valued partner, friend, and true humanitarian. Now, three years later, we celebrate her legacy of helping others by awarding The Dillenkoffer Endowment scholarships to four truly deserving recipients. Sabrina, Justin, Trey, and Michael are exceptional students, assets to their communities and positive role models for all young adults," said Frank Dillenkoffer, Gayle’s husband and Honorary Chairman of the Endowment.

The Dillenkoffer Endowment was established in November 2006 to recognize and reward GLBT teens who have succeeded in the face of personal and academic adversity and help them achieve even greater success through higher education. Applicants were required to be a resident of Kansas or Missouri, have at least a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate that they have made a difference through involvement in school or community organizations. The Endowment was pleased to have received many worthy applicants, all of whom demonstrated a commitment to changing the world around them for the better.

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