Students Receive Prestigious Scholarships

Christine Wroge, a junior biochemistry major, was recently named a 2008 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. The Goldwater Scholarship is a highly prestigious, nationally recognized scholarship competition for undergraduate science and engineering majors. It was established to address current and future shortages of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers and supports the education of outstanding individuals in those fields of study and research. Wroge, who received an honorable mention last year, competed in a field of over 1000 applicants from schools around the nation

Sophomore Haley Blevins was recognized with the SMART Scholarship. The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program was established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. The DoD offers this scholarship for service to individuals who demonstrate outstanding ability and special aptitude for a career in scientific and engineering research and product development, express interest in career opportunities at DoD laboratories and, are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to one of the following disciplines;

She will receive

• Annual stipend ranging from $22,000 - $39,000 depending on prior educational experience
• Full tuition and related educational fees
• Book allowance of $1,000 per academic year
• Paid summer internships
• Employment placement after graduation