Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities for at-risk high school students, is offering a scholarship to a graduating senior who lives within 50 miles of The Crossings Premium Outlets.

The application period ends on March 1.The foundation will award 25 scholarships to students graduating in the class of 2016 who live within 50 miles of any Premium Outlets mall nationwide. Recipients will receive up to $1,500 to enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.In addition, an "Award of Excellence" will be given to the top candidate from among the scholarship applicants that represents the nationwide Premium Outlets locations. That student will receive a $10,000 award ($2,500 for up to four years).The 2016 community scholarship recipients will be selected by International Scholarship and Tuition Services Inc., a third-party administrator. Students are selected based on a variety of criteria, including financial need, academic performance, leadership skills and participation in school and community activities. Those students who are the first in their family to pursue a postsecondary education will also be given close consideration.Students can apply online by visiting syf.org/scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May.