Omaha North student awarded $80,000 College of Saint Mary Marie Curie Scholarship

OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) has selected Tylina Cookman-Booth of Omaha as a Marie Curie Scholar starting in the fall. Cookman-Booth was presented with a check for $80,000 on Thursday, April 21. She receives the scholarship after standing out in academic talent and showing outstanding leadership and service.

“When I first met Tylina, she immediately stood out as a serious student who takes an active role in her learning,” said Amanda Gutierrez, an AP English teacher at Omaha North High School. “For the majority of students, my class is their first experience with learning at the Advanced Placement level. At a time when most students are unsure and reluctant to participate, Tylina was willing to discuss content-related topics and ask questions.”

College of Saint Mary’s prestigious Marie Curie Scholars Program, which is funded in part by the National Science Foundation, provides significant financial support and resources to outstanding young women pursuing study in STEM majors, such as biology, chemistry or math.

Marie Curie Scholars receive up to $20,000 annually for four years in gift aid. In addition to having access to substantial financial resources and facilities, participants also receive free tutoring, have opportunities for undergraduate research, and have access to top programs like the National Institute of Health and NASA research fellowships. Marie Curie Scholars also often attend and present at national conferences.

At CSM, Cookman-Booth, the daughter of the late Theresa Cookman, plans to major in biology starting in the fall of 2022. Located in Omaha, in the heart of Aksarben Village, College of Saint Mary uses initiatives like the Marie Curie Scholar Program to provide women from all backgrounds with access to an affordable, excellent college experience, career-driven coursework and lifelong leadership skills. Cookman-Booth is one of eight recipients of this year’s Marie Curie Scholarships.