IRVING, Texas -- For the seventh year, the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program has provided grants to local schools across the nation. This year, that tradition will continue. ExxonMobil recognizes the need for education professionals to engage today's tech-savvy students; therefore, the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program will award 4,000 $500 grants totaling $2 million to K-12 educational institutions in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
"ExxonMobil and our branded retailers are proud to impact today's student by supporting their neighborhood [image-nocss] schools, said Mark Shores, U.S. retail sales director for ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing. "It is one way we support our retailers' involvement in the communities where we do business."
Educational Alliance grants can be used for a broad range of programs based on the needs of the individual school. This year, many schools are using the grants for special projects that stretch beyond academics such as digital cameras, scholarships, art supplies and playground equipment. Schools also applied for grants to enhance programs such as character education, professional reading, and exploratory science laboratories.
This gesture of generosity has proven to be very positive for our students, said Ada Jimenez-Parker, principal of Virginia Road Elementary School, Valhalla, N.Y. These funds will enhance and enrich the hands-on science learning experience of our Kindergarten students.
Irving, Texas-based ExxonMobil is a longstanding supporter of education programs around the world. Through numerous grant and scholarships programs, employee volunteers and matching gift programs, ExxonMobil seeks to improve the quality of local schools. Since 2000, the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program has contributed more than $13.5 million to local schools through its Exxon and Mobil retailers.
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