$80,000 Marie Curie Scholarship Presented to Loveland High School Student
College of Saint Mary (CSM) is proud to announce that Emma Turner of Loveland, Colorado, has been selected as a Marie Curie Scholar starting this fall at CSM. A surprise scholarship check presentation of $80,000 honored Emma on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Loveland High School. Emma is the daughter of Darrick & Laura Turner. She plans to major in biology at CSM. Emma’s awards and honors while attending high school include:
- Swimming and Diving Letter Award (2014, 2015, 2016)
- Swimming and Diving Rookie of the Year (2014)
- State Swimming and Diving Competitor (2015)
College of Saint Mary’s prestigious Marie Curie Scholars Program, funded in part by the National Science Foundation, provides significant financial support and resources for academically talented young women who study science or math. Marie Curie Scholars may receive up to $20,000 annually for four years in gift aid – and participants also receive free tutoring, have opportunities for undergraduate research, may participate in National Institute of Health and NASA research fellowships, and attend and present at national conferences.
