CLEVELAND, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In celebration of the 100-year
partnership between The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) and Ernst &
Young, both organizations have made a $25,000 ($50,000 total) commitment to
the students of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) for academic
scholarships.
Each organization will award five $1,000 scholarships, for annual renewal
up to five years. Sherwin-Williams recipients will pursue degrees in
technology and science while Ernst & Young students will focus on accounting
and business. Scholarship recipients will also be given the opportunity for
internships at both companies. "As we continuously look for ways to simplify
our students' transition from high school to college, generous donations such
as these help to fill in the financial gap that might impede some students
progression on to higher education," says Dr. Eugene Sanders, Cleveland
Schools CEO.
Sherwin-Williams Chairman and CEO Christopher M. Connor will provide
details surrounding the Sherwin-Williams and Ernst & Young scholarship
programs on Friday, August 8, 2008 at the CMSD Army of Believers Scholarship
Luncheon. (11:30 a.m. Marriott Key Center)
Scholarships will be awarded in the spring to seniors graduating in 2009.
Connor said, "At Sherwin-Williams education is one of the priority drivers
that fuels our global growth and innovation. We are proud of our strong
relationship with Cleveland Schools and look forward to supporting these young
scholars as they embark on an exciting educational experience."
Donald Misheff, Ernst & Young Northeast Ohio managing partner said, "We're
excited about our partnership with Cleveland Schools. In seeking to serve our
clients, E&Y's 1,170 employees value ongoing mentoring and education. We never
miss a chance to improve. Helping Cleveland high school students further their
education is a wonderful opportunity to invest in our most precious
resource -- our children."
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the
manufacture, development, distribution and sale of coatings and related
products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The
company manufactures products under well-known brands such as
Sherwin-Williams(R), Dutch Boy(R), Krylon(R), Minwax(R), Thompson's(R) Water
Seal(R), and many more.
With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams(R) branded
products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 3,000
company-operated stores and facilities, while the company's other brands are
sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint
dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors.
The Sherwin-Williams Global Group distributes a wide range of products in more
than 30 countries around the world. For more information, visit
www.sherwin.com
Contact: Mike Conway
Director Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Sherwin-Williams
Direct: 216.515.4393
Pager: 216.422.3751
mike.conway@sherwin.com
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