MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To reinforce
the importance of education and recognize determination to succeed,
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) will be presenting
three local students with its Higher Horizons scholarship on
July 27, 2016, at the 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers game at Miller Park.
This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Higher Horizons
scholarship program for Milwaukee
Public Schools (MPS) seniors who stand out for their academic and
personal growth.
"The Higher Horizons scholarship program not only demonstrates
Briggs & Stratton's commitment to the community, but also its
commitment to education and student achievement," said Laura Timm, vice president of corporate
communications and public affairs at Briggs & Stratton. "We are
honored to have built a strong relationship with MPS, and look
forward to awarding these scholarships for years to come."
Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to put toward their college
education and related expenses. The three winners were selected by
their teachers, counselors and a variety of people who witnessed
their academic and personal growth. They also had to submit
personal essays detailing future educational goals.
"The Higher Horizons scholarship is critical for our students,
as it lessens the impact of tuition costs," said Ophelia King, School Counseling Curriculum
Specialist at MPS. "More importantly, it recognizes and rewards
deserving students who have grown so much both personally and in
their school work. We are truly thankful for the support provided
by Briggs & Stratton over the years."
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs &
Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world's largest
producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Its
wholly owned subsidiaries include North
America's number one marketer of pressure washers, and it is
a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power
generation, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products
through its Briggs & Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper
Pro® Ferris®, PowerBoss®, Allmand™, Billy Goat®, Murray®, Branco®
and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed,
manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six
continents. For additional information, please visit www.basco.com
and www.briggsandstratton.com.
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