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The four finalists were invited to the University of Delaware where over 500 Sallie Mae employees gathered including the CEO, to celebrate the success of this new employee funded scholarship.
SallieMae employees accepted the challenge to raise $25,000 to be awarded to one student. They raised $50,000 and SallieMae matched it, so that each finalist was awarded the scholarship.
Pinzur was thrilled to receive the scholarship. She said she used dancing to help her heal after losing everything when her house burned down.
Pinzur has previously won dancing competitions at Seven Star School of Performing Arts.
"The energy at the event was electric. Even in the face of adversity Kayla has always held her head high and looked for the best in any situation,” said dance teacher, Jaclyn Yarusso.
Click here to read Kayla's story at www.sevenstarschool.com
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