The Council of the Great City Schools has started a scholarship program exclusively for Great City School graduating seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary education in the STEM fields.
Named for the first African American to walk in space, Bernard Harris, the new scholarship is now available to encourage minority students from the Great City Schools to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The scholarship is funded by ExxonMobil and will be inaugurated for 2010 graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools.
Four scholarships for two males and two females - $5,000 each - will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf of the former astronaut, physician and businessman. The deadline to submit an application for the scholarship is May 14. The link to the application is at: www.cgcs.org/Awards/Harris_Scholarship.pdf.
SAEOP scholarship available to graduating seniors
The Seattle Association of Educational Office Professionals is continuing its tradition of awarding a $500 scholarship to graduating senior high school students who wish to continue their education in college.
The application deadline is Friday, April 9. They should be sent to:
Marta Sanchez, Scholarship Chair, Chief Sealth High School at 2600 S. W. Thistle St. Seattle, Wa 98126
Call Marta Sanchez at 252-8552 for more information or to pick up an application.[[In-content Ad]]
