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May 3, 2007
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications, (304) 696-7153
Gift from BrickStreet paves way for engineering scholarship at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University today announced the formation of a new engineering scholarship based on a $15,000 gift provided by BrickStreet Mutual Insurance.
The $1,000 “BrickStreet Safety Scholarship” will be awarded annually to at least one student enrolled as a safety major in the College of Information Technology and Engineering (CITE).
“We are very grateful to BrickStreet for its commitment to safety education and the engineering program at Marshall University,” Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp said. “Through the philanthropic support of West Virginia companies like BrickStreet, we are better able to educate the next generation of engineers.”
Criteria for recipients of the scholarship include a preferred West Virginia residency, a 3.0 grade point average, and a valid driver’s license. Another key component of the scholarship includes the opportunity to participate in a paid internship with BrickStreet.
“Workplace safety is a top priority at BrickStreet. Over the years, we have devoted considerable time, energy and resources to help West Virginia employers provide a healthy, injury-free environment for their workers,” said BrickStreet President and CEO Gregory A. Burton. “To us, this scholarship represents a partnership with Marshall University to promote these ideals for the next generation.”
A screening committee comprised of representatives from CITE, BrickStreet Insurance and the MU Office of Student Financial Assistance will be responsible for the selection process. Applications for the BrickStreet Safety Scholarship must be received by the screening committee annually by April 15.