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Math, science scholarships awarded at Highline College
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Highline Community College $599,968 to provide scholarships to students majoring in math and science.
Students who are eligible for financial aid may receive up to $5,265 per year through the new Science Scholars Program beginning this academic year.
"These scholarships will make a tremendous difference in creating access and motivation for our students", said Dr. Jack Bermingham, Highline's interim president.
Students pursuing careers in astronomy, biology, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, environmental science, geology, marine science, oceanography, and physics will receive scholarship awards.
Computer science, engineering and mathematics scholarships are available under a separate NSF award.
The new grant is part of a larger effort by NSF to increase the number of math and science graduates nationwide.
Highline's excellent stewardship of an ongoing $400,000 scholarship grant for engineering students paved the way for the new project award, which makes scholarships available for every degree program offered in the Pure and Applied Sciences Division.
"This grant is another excellent reflection on faculty leadership and initiative at Highline," Bermingham added.
Along with enriching educational opportunities for students, the grant will strengthen relationships with area K-12 school districts, institutions of higher education, and employers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students.
The award expires in 2011.
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