Riderwood Residents Support Students Futures Through Scholarship Fund

Silver Spring, MD – Seven local high school students, soon to graduate, were recently honored as Student Scholars at Riderwood, an Erickson Senior Living community in Silver Spring, Md.

These dedicated student employees—who worked as servers and hosts across the community’s nine on-campus restaurants—demonstrated outstanding commitment to service and professionalism.

To recognize their dedication and propel their promising futures, community residents generously donated over $358,000 to the Student Scholarship Fund and Adult Learner Scholarship.

“Our student employees truly understand the value of these scholarships,” says Philanthropy Manager Maria Aghguiguian.  “We’re incredibly grateful to our residents for their generosity. These awards make a lasting difference in our students' lives.”

To qualify for a four-year scholarship worth up to $3000 a semester, a student must work 1000 hours during a two-year period, maintain good academic and professional standing, and plan to attend a college, university, or trade school on a full-time basis (at least 12 credit hours per semester).

In addition, the Adult Learner Scholarship, a one-year scholarship worth up to $7,000, was given to 51 college students who tirelessly balance their work schedule at Riderwood and hours of coursework.

“The Student Scholar and Adult Learner Scholarship awards reflect just a portion of how Riderwood supports team members pursuing their education,” notes Aghguiguian. “Our goal is to make Riderwood not only a wonderful place to live but also a rewarding place to grow and work.”