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Cox Enterprises Announces Recipients of The Jim Kennedy Scholarship FundATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises announced today the recipients of scholarships provided by The Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund. The Fund supports children of Cox employees and annually awards ten $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is automatically renewed for up to three additional academic years - reaching a total value of $40,000 – if the student meets the established criteria. "My grandfather was a school teacher before hefounded Cox Enterprises," said Cox Enterprises' Chairman Jim Kennedy. "He always knew that education was important. He also placed a high value on our employees and credited them with our company's success. This scholarship fund is a way to give back to our employees and support their children's higher education." The 2016 recipients spanned across eight states and include:
The scholarships are funded by Jim Kennedy and are open to high school seniors with a parent who has worked full time at a Cox company for at least three years. Cox Enterprises' major divisions are Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group. View a Jim Kennedy Video about the Fund. About Cox Enterprises: The company's major national brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim. Through Cox Automotive, the company's international operations stretch across Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. To learn more about Cox's commitment to people, sustainability and our communities, please visit CoxCSRReport.com. Video - http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/PRNA/ENR/JCK-Scholarship-Video.mp4 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cox-enterprises-announces-recipients-of-the-jim-kennedy-scholarship-fund-300314141.html SOURCE Cox Enterprises |