Rowan Univ. to give Glassboro H.S. graduating seniors full scholarships
Rowan Univ. to give Glassboro H.S. graduating seniors full scholarships
September 22, 2004
Rowan University wants Glassboro High School seniors to think twice
about leaving home for college.
Beginning with the class of 2005, Glassboro High School?s highest achievers will have an opportunity to earn one of three full scholarships dedicated solely to graduating Glassboro High seniors, announced Rowan University President Donald Farish, at a Glassboro School Board meeting on Wednesday, September 22.
The purpose of the program is two-fold. ?Glassboro produces some of the state?s best and brightest students,? said Farish. ?We want to reward them for their academic achievements, but also provide an incentive for them to choose to remain in the region for their undergraduate college degree and hopefully for their professional careers.?
Students who have a combined SAT score of 1,300 or better, achieve at least a 3.0 GPA and are in the top 10 percent of their class are eligible to receive one of three $8,000 Glassboro Scholars Program scholarships to be awarded to local residents each year. The grant will be combined with the President?s Scholarship?also $8,000?to provide students with $16,000 worth of aid for academic expenses such as tuition, fees, room, board, textbooks and transportation.
"We have been fortunate to partner with Rowan University on quite a few initiatives that promote excellence in education," said Michael Gorman, Glassboro Superintendent of Schools. "This scholarship program is the continued evolution of this partnership. Glassboro Public Schools and Rowan University have a great working relationship and we truly appreciate Rowan's commitment to our students and the community."
Town gown relations have improved markedly over the past decade. Rowan University has partnered with the school district on a number of programs including training for teachers, a mentorship program between college students and elementary school children and after-prom parties. The University also recently dedicated the newly refurbished Alvin Shpeen Hall, a former elementary school in downtown Glassboro that was converted into a office building where more than 200 people will work.
University officials believe this is the first scholarship of its kind in the state, where a college or university provides scholarships specifically for the citizens of its home community.
Beginning with the class of 2005, Glassboro High School?s highest achievers will have an opportunity to earn one of three full scholarships dedicated solely to graduating Glassboro High seniors, announced Rowan University President Donald Farish, at a Glassboro School Board meeting on Wednesday, September 22.
The purpose of the program is two-fold. ?Glassboro produces some of the state?s best and brightest students,? said Farish. ?We want to reward them for their academic achievements, but also provide an incentive for them to choose to remain in the region for their undergraduate college degree and hopefully for their professional careers.?
Students who have a combined SAT score of 1,300 or better, achieve at least a 3.0 GPA and are in the top 10 percent of their class are eligible to receive one of three $8,000 Glassboro Scholars Program scholarships to be awarded to local residents each year. The grant will be combined with the President?s Scholarship?also $8,000?to provide students with $16,000 worth of aid for academic expenses such as tuition, fees, room, board, textbooks and transportation.
"We have been fortunate to partner with Rowan University on quite a few initiatives that promote excellence in education," said Michael Gorman, Glassboro Superintendent of Schools. "This scholarship program is the continued evolution of this partnership. Glassboro Public Schools and Rowan University have a great working relationship and we truly appreciate Rowan's commitment to our students and the community."
Town gown relations have improved markedly over the past decade. Rowan University has partnered with the school district on a number of programs including training for teachers, a mentorship program between college students and elementary school children and after-prom parties. The University also recently dedicated the newly refurbished Alvin Shpeen Hall, a former elementary school in downtown Glassboro that was converted into a office building where more than 200 people will work.
University officials believe this is the first scholarship of its kind in the state, where a college or university provides scholarships specifically for the citizens of its home community.