FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 11, 2022) Cypress Cove’s scholarship committee has awarded a total of $44,000 in Fall 2022 educational scholarships to 22 employees and dependents of its South Fort Myers life plan community. The recent scholar selections mark 182 total scholarships awarded since the program’s inception in 2018. Each scholarship is $2,000.
“Cypress Cove’s outstanding scholarship program has been life changing for some of our employees and their families,” said Executive Director Mary Franklin. “Along with our robust tuition assistance and flexible scheduling, we make it possible for employees to advance their careers through a wide variety of educational opportunities.”
This fall’s scholarship class includes 16 returning scholars and six new scholars, including one mother and son duo. The awardees attend 11 different institutions of higher learning.
The employee scholars work in activities, administration, culinary services, maintenance and nursing. Many stay and grow their career at Cypress Cove, but they are not required to do so. The scholarships are funded through generous donations from Cypress Cove residents and staff.
To learn more about the 23 endowed scholarships and nine named scholarships, view our donor booklet.
Meet our Fall 2022 Scholars in this booklet.
To read more about the scholarship program and scholarship recipients, visit https://cypresscoveliving.org/category/scholarships/.
Photos from the Celebration of Scholars event on June 22, 2022
About Cypress Cove
Cypress Cove, a not-for-profit organization opened in 1999, is a well-established, highly respected, life plan community (formerly known as a continuing care retirement community) recognized nationally for innovation in senior living. Located on a beautiful 60-acre campus at HealthPark Florida in South Fort Myers, Cypress Cove is home to more than 650 residents and offers a full complement of quality living options—independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care assisted living, rehabilitative care, and home health.