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(BPRW) Council of the Great City Schools Selects 2013 Math and Science Scholars
- Urban students receive scholarships from ExxonMobil Foundation and Dr. Bernard Harris -
(BLACK PR WIRE) – WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Four high school seniors have been named recipients of the 2013 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS). Students were selected from several hundred applicants for their academic performance, leadership qualities and community involvement.
The scholarship program was created by former NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris Jr., the first African American to walk in space, and the ExxonMobil Foundation to help underrepresented students pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and increase diversity in the STEM workforce.
The awards are given annually to two African-American and two Hispanic seniors from high schools in the 67 urban school districts represented by CGCS.
“We are extremely proud of the winners of this highly competitive scholarship program,” said Michael Casserly, executive director, Council of the Great City Schools. “These young men and women will have an opportunity to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow thanks to the generous support of ExxonMobil and the encouragement of Dr. Harris.”
Each scholar will receive $5,000 for continued education in a STEM-related field. This year’s award winners are:
Lorena Benitez, Atlantic Community High School, Palm Beach County School District, Florida
Malik Hollingsworth, Central High School, Memphis City Schools, Tennessee
Rachel Katz, Lincoln High School, Portland Public Schools, Oregon
Sergio Puleri, Dr. Phillips High School, Orange County Public Schools, Florida
In the fall, Ms. Benitez will attend Harvard University to study biology. Mr. Hollingsworth is going to Vanderbilt University to pursue a career in design engineering, and Ms. Katz will study engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Puleri plans to major in computer programming or engineering at University of Florida.
“These scholarships are one way of empowering promising youth for math and science achievement both inside and outside the classroom,” said Dr. Harris. “I am proud to support the development of innovative young minds and honor these students as they create a brighter future for themselves and our nation.”
Administration of the scholarship program, including the application process, pre-selection and presentation of awards, is provided by the CGCS. Dr. Harris participates in the final selection of the recipients.
About The Council of the Great City Schools
The Council of the Great City Schools is the only national organization exclusively representing the needs of urban public schools. Composed of 67 large city school districts, its mission is to promote the cause of urban schools and to advocate for inner-city students through legislation, research and media relations. The organization also provides a network for school districts sharing common problems to exchange information, and to collectively address new challenges as they emerge in order to deliver the best possible education for urban youth. www.cgcs.org
About ExxonMobil Foundation
The ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States. The foundation and the corporation engage in a range of philanthropic activities that advance education, health and science in the communities where ExxonMobil has significant operations. In the United States, ExxonMobil supports initiatives to improve math and science education at the K-12 and higher education levels. In 2012, together with its employees and retirees, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), its divisions and affiliates, and the ExxonMobil Foundation provided $256 million in contributions worldwide, of which $116 million was dedicated to education. www.exxonmobil.com/community
About The Harris Foundation
Founded in 1998, The Harris Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas, whose overall mission is to invest in community-based initiatives to support education, health and wealth. The foundation supports programs that empower individuals, in particular minorities and economically and/or socially disadvantaged, to recognize their potential and pursue their dreams.
The Education Mission of The Harris Foundation is to enable youth to develop and achieve their full potential through the support of social, recreational, and educational programs. The Harris Foundation believes that students can be prepared now for the careers of the future through a structured education program and the use of positive role models. More than 15,000 students annually participate and benefit from THF programs. www.theharrisfoundation.org
Source: The Harris Foundation
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(BPRW) Back-to-School Roll Call for A+ Role Models!
- Box Tops for Education® and BET Want to Know Who’s Helping America’s Schools Make the Grade; Nominations Now Open For Box Tops for Education 10 Under 35 Contest -
(BLACK PR WIRE)–MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attention America’s educational role models: it’s your turn to shine and share real life stories about your passion for local learning, as well as your compassion for the K-8 school children you support. The Box Tops for Education® 10 Under 35 Contest is now accepting nominations at www.BET.com/10Under35 to recognize everyday educational heroes who continually go above and beyond to positively impact local K-8 classrooms.
The initiative to identify, celebrate and reward 10 individuals under 35-years of age is a partnership between Box Tops for Education, one of America’s largest school fundraising initiatives, and BET, a leader in entertainment, music, news and public affairs programming for African American audiences.
The nomination phase of the 10 Under 35 Contest is open through October 16, 2012 at www.BET.com/10Under35 where educational leaders must be nominated by someone who has observed their community commitment. BET and Box Tops for Education will select 10 finalists who will be asked to create a video highlighting their work with local school/s. The 10 Under 35 Contest videos will then be posted online for public voting. The finalist to garner the most votes by rallying their community, beginning Oct. 24 to Nov. 16, 2012, will earn 100,000 Box Tops (valued at $10,000) for their local K-8 BTFE eligible school, as well as a $1,000 cash prize and a trip to the Box Tops for Education Town Hall in Atlanta in January 2013. All finalists will receive 5,000 Box Tops (valued at $500) for the Box Tops for Education eligible schools of their choice.
“Fostering a successful education for our children today leads to a brighter future tomorrow,” explained Tommy Hillman, Box Tops for Education marketing manager. “However, sparking learning in our schools doesn’t magically happen. The collaborative commitment, the understanding and the love that is shared by many caring individuals has resulted in meaningful and measurable progress for our children. The Box Tops for Education 10 Under 35 contest is our way to salute America’s finest young adults making an important contribution in their local communities.”
Complete contest rules and judging criteria are available at www.BET.com/10Under35. If your school is not enrolled in Box Tops for Education, call 1-888-799-2444, or visit www.btfe.com.
About Box Tops for Education: America’s schools have earned more than $475 million through the Box Tops for Education® program since the program started in 1996, including more than $74 million during the 2011-2012 school year. More than 90,000 schools use that cash to purchase items such as computers, library books, art supplies and playground equipment. Schools can earn up to $20,000 by clipping Box Tops from 240 products and can earn eBoxTops by shopping online through the Box Tops Marketplace.
Utilize your grocery list to earn cash for your child’s school. Simply buy the products; clip the Box Tops; send them to school and earn cash for the things your school needs. Many participating brands such as Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal, Hamburger Helper® skillet meals and Cinnamon Toast Crunch® cereal are already household favorites. To learn more about Box Tops for Education and for a list of participating products, visit www.btfe.com
About BET Networks: BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks – BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET operates in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
Contact Information
Box Tops for Education
Iman Johnson
763-764-6494
Iman.Johnson@genmills.com
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