Omaha South student surprised with full-ride scholarship to CSM
OMAHA, NEB. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) has selected Alicia Hogan, of Papillion, Neb., as a Marie Curie Scholar, starting in the fall. CSM presented Hogan with a surprise scholarship check for $80,000 at Omaha South High School on Thursday, March 29. She receives the scholarship after standing out in academic talent and showing outstanding leadership service. She is currently number one in her class at Omaha South.
“Alicia is an extremely hard worker in the classroom and on the practice court,” said Ulysses Ricky Ruffin, a former Omaha South High School Instructor. “She has magnificent work ethic.”
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 at CSM also often attend and present at national conferences.
Hogan earns the scholarship after achieving several honors at Omaha South High School. Some of Hogan’s academic and extracurricular accomplishments include:
- NSAA Academic All State Honorable Mention – Volleyball (2014-2017)
- 12-Year Honor Roll Student (2005-2017)
- National Honors Society
- 4-Year Varsity and 3-Year Academic Letter Recipient (2014-2017)
Additionally, Hogan served in several leadership roles at Omaha South High School, including standing out as a UNMC High School Alliance member and working with research aimed at eradicating the Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, and Malaria.
At CSM, she plans to major in Biology, starting in the fall of 2018. 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. She is one of five recipients of this year’s Marie Curie Scholarship.
