Cox Heroes College Scholarship Available

Cox Heroes scholarships, presented by Mission Federal Credit Union, are available in denominations of $2,500 or $10,000, for San Diego County adults, military dependents and high school seniors who dream of furthering their education. Through the Cox Kids Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Cox Communications, a total of $55,000 will be awarded to students who are committed to pursuing their educational goals while overcoming adversity.

Scholarships are available in the following denominations:

To be considered for a Cox Heroes scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria and file their completed, postmarked application by Friday, January 29, 2010:

Cox Heroes scholarship winners will be notified in May 2010. Recipients will be chosen based on their personal commitment to scholastic achievement while demonstrating the perseverance to overcome life's challenges.

Cox Heroes scholarships are funded by the Cox Kids Foundation through employee payroll donations that are matched 100 percent by Cox Communications. Program details and an application can be found by visiting www.cox.com (click on My Connection, Community and Cox Kids Foundation.) Applications must be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, and mailed to: Cox Heroes Scholarship c/o Cox Communications, 5159 Federal Blvd., San Diego CA 92105, Attention: Marnie Peterson.