Millard North High School Graduate Receives $80,000 Scholarship to College of Saint Mary
College of Saint Mary (CSM) is pleased to announce that Christina Ternent of Omaha, Nebraska, has been selected as a Marie Curie Scholar starting this fall at CSM. A scholarship check presentation of $80,000 honored Christina on Thursday, July 23 at College of Saint Mary. Christina is the daughter of Charles and Linda Ternent. She plans to major in biology at CSM and play Tennis for the Flames. Christina’s awards and honors while attending Millard North High School include:
- National Honors Society (2014)
- Won #2 Doubles Tennis State Championships (2014)
- Won #1 Doubles Tennis State championships (2015)
- Awarded Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam (2015)
- Bergan Mercy Hospital Volunteer (2015)
- Perry Outreach Program (UNMC)(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.
