RICHLAND, Wash. Battelle, working in partnership with Washington State University Tri-Cities, has expanded its long-standing scholarship program to fund two scholarship awards for the 2007-08 academic year.
Battelle has traditionally awarded an annual scholarship to a high school graduate from Benton or Franklin County, to be used at the college or university of his/her choice. In addition to this scholarship, Battelle has added a second scholarship for the 2007-08 school year, to be awarded to a student who is accepted and enrolled as part of the historic first freshmen class at WSU Tri-Cities.
In subsequent years, the Battelle scholarship program will focus entirely on students planning to attend WSU Tri-Cities. Both 2007-08 scholarships are for $2,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. Recipients are selected based on their potential for leadership and academic achievement. WSU Tri-Cities is current accepting applications for its new four-year degree programs. The Richland campus’ first freshmen class will begin attending classes this coming August. “Battelle is committed to the long-term success of a four-year university in the Tri-Cities and its ability to train the next generation of scientists and engineers,” said Battelle Senior Vice President Len Peters. “WSU Tri-Cities is now providing a comprehensive educational experience for our community – one that will enable the Tri-Cities to be a stronger, more dynamic and more intellectually alive community – and Battelle is intent on seeing the best students have access to that education.” Battelle manages Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland for the U.S. Department of
Energy.
The submission deadline for scholarship applications is March 12, 2007. For more information on eligibility requirements for the Battelle scholarships, or to obtain application materials, contact Mary Bauer, WSU Tri-Cities Financial Aid Coordinator at 509/372-7228 or by e-mail at mbauer@tricity.wsu.edu.
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