Over 65 Students Competing for Full-Tuition Scholarship
Whether it’s the economy or a true love of science, on Sunday, November 15 over 65 students will be putting their science, technology, engineering, and math thinking caps on to vie for a full four-year scholarship to Merrimack College (estimated $120,000). Members of Merrimack’s science and engineering faculty will be judging the contest.
What is Merrimack College’s STEM Scholarship Competition?
The First Annual STEM Scholarship Competition is an academic event where high school seniors will be tested on their quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) knowledge. The competition is designed to help high school seniors explore fields they might pursue in college, and in future careers.
Student entrants will…
- Answer multiple choice questions to assess their knowledge in different science and engineering disciplines such as biology and physics. Entrants will also be tested on their quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills;
- Learn more about Merrimack College’s science and engineering programs, and meet current Merrimack students and faculty members, and tour the facilities including a new Center for Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences.
Prizes include…
- The winning student will receive a full-tuition scholarship (est. $120,000 over four years) to study any discipline in Merrimack’s School of Science and Engineering;
- Additional runner-up scholarships of $15,000 per year will be awarded.
For additional information, contact Deb Simone @ (978) 837-5335 or debra.simone@merrimack.edu.
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