The Outer Banks Association of Realtors announced this week that it had awarded eight $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Dare County and Ocracoke Island.
The association said Tuesday that the awards reflect its “commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders” along the Outer Banks.
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The association’s 2025 scholarship recipients include the following students:
- Julian Alvarez Isidoro – Manteo High School.
- Kristin Bennett – Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
- Samuel Cage – Manteo High School.
- Dresden Jackson – First Flight High School.
- Mya Kelly – Manteo High School.
- Audrey Kramer – Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
- Caroline Stocks – Ocracoke High School.
- Spencer Twiford – Manteo High School.
The association’s scholarship committee chaired by Tricia Driscoll of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty selected the recipients.
“The selection process is both humbling and inspiring,” Driscoll said in the announcement. “So many students had incredible stories. We’re proud to help our community by recognizing this year’s recipients, and we should all look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make.”
Scholarships were presented at each school’s awards night.
“Seeing these students walk the stage was incredibly rewarding,” Outer Banks Association of Realtors President Christi Bryant in the statement, adding that it was a privilege to support them on behalf of the association’s members.
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Since the 1990s, the association has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to more than 200 local students. These scholarships are made possible through the association’s annual Surf, Turf, and Roll initiative, a series of three fundraising events, including a surf fishing, golf, and bowling tournament, which invites the community to donate and support the association’s charitable funds.
For more information on how to donate to these funds or how to get involved, visit www.outerbanksrealtors.com.
