Born on March 21, 1937, Evelyn Lazar-Hoffman, daughter of Louis and Helen Lazar, passed away in Los Angeles, California, of lymphoma on May 15, 1995. Her husband of 40 years, Marvin Hoffman, created the Evie Hoffman scholarship in her memory. He wanted her to be remembered for the positive impact she had on so many people and the joy she brought to their lives. Evie loved physical fitness, skiing, dance, opera, flowers, family, and friends. In addition to raising her two sons, Loren and Darryl, she co-founded XXCAL, Inc., with her husband. She served on the Board of Directors of both XXCAL, Inc., and the Lymphoma Research Foundation of America.
This scholarship is intended for a female student who is preparing to re-enter the workplace and is in need of financial assistance to continue her education.