NEW: The Limited to Award $5K Scholarship in Rhode Island
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The fun, fashionable store is back at Providence Place Mall, and now The Limited steps up to fund the educational dreams of one very creative Rhode Island student.
The private label women’s apparel and accessories brand will announce the details of its first-ever scholarship grant competition at a private event tomorrow, but GoLocalProv has a sneak peek at the details.
$5,000 for a creative local student
The competition will require students to write an essay of 2000 words or less about their personal success goals, and what they mean to them. The application and further information guidelines will be available online at www.thelimited/scholarship after the kick-off event tomorrow.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“The Limited provides women with the fashion and confidence they need to achieve personal and professional success in every aspect of their lives,” said CEO Linda Heasley, who previously worked in Rhode Island for CVS. “Rhode Island is a virtual epicenter for smart and creative individuals given the number of great schools in the area. That is why we are going to be helping one ambitious fashion, retail, or design student make his or her personal success story a reality with a $5,000 award.”
“As Mayor of the 'Creative Capital,'" said Mayor Angel Taveras, who will join Heasley at the event tomorrow, "we are grateful that The Limited recognizes the great wealth of student potential we have here in this community. Our students are our future, and we are fortunate to have a terrific partner like The Limited to help them achieve their dreams.”
Great sale to celebrate students + faculty
In further recognition of the launch, The Limited will be offering a 40% discount to students and facuity with valid college identification from October 7th through October 9th exclusively at the Providence Place location. The Limited is located on the second level at Providence Place Mall.
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