LAUREL, Md.–Tower FCU has awarded five $5,000 scholarships as part of its TowerCares Foundation College Scholarship Program.
“I was very excited to see that one of our 2018 scholarship winners reapplied for the award and won again,” says Rick Stafford, TowerCares Foundation President. “We know how expensive college can be these days, particularly for those who are pursuing degrees in STEM-related fields. We are pleased to help offset the cost of her education at UMBC for Ms. Nelson and her parents.
The five winners include:
- Suzie Byun, of Ellicott City, Md., who is entering her junior year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Ms. Byun is studying Computer Science and Molecular Biology.
- Timothy Cortese, of Eldersburg, Md., who will be a freshman at Wake Forest University. Mr. Cortese plans to study Mathematics and Business.
- Samantha Lund, of Annapolis, Md., who will be a freshman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ms. Lund plans to study Physics.
- Emily Moran, of Reston, Va., who will be a freshman at James Madison University. Ms. Moran plans to study Biotechnology.
- Victoria Nelson, of Elkridge, Md., who is entering her senior year at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Ms. Nelson is studying Geography and Environmental Science.
The scholarship winners were selected by an independent judging organization and based upon accomplishments in academics, leadership, community service and extracurricular activities. Preference was shown by the judges for students planning to pursue degrees in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, or, in keeping with TowerCares’ mission, children of parents who serve our country as civilians or members of the military.
“Looking at all of the winners’ accomplishments, I am impressed that they have achieved so much at such a young age,” says Al Smith, TowerCares Foundation Secretary. “TowerCares is proud to recognize the successes of these five exceptional students, and we are pleased to help relieve some of the financial burden of the cost of higher education for them and their families.”