Elmwood-Murdock High School Senior Receives $80,000 Scholarship to CSM
College of Saint Mary (CSM) surprised Emily Zakaras of Murdock, Nebraska, on Tuesday, Feb. 23 with the Marie Curie Scholarship totaling $80,000 over four years. The Elmwood-Murdock High School senior plans to major in biology at CSM this fall. She is the daughter of Tony Zakaras and Kim Cawley.
Emily’s awards and honors while attending high school include:
- Varsity Letter Speech – 2013, 2014, 2015
- Varsity Letter Band – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2106
- Lincoln Journal Star Scholar Athlete in Track and Field – 2014
- Elmwood-Murdock High School Scholar Athlete – 2013, 2014, 2015
- ECNC Honor Choir – 2012
- Top Score in Section Anatomy and Physiology – 2014
- Future Business Leaders of America – 3rd Place Client Services Nebraska State Leadership Conference, National Qualifier – 2015
- Speech Team Co-captain – 2015-2016
- Wayne State Honor Band – 2012, 2014
- 6th place Persuasive Speaking Conestoga Meet – 2013
- 1st Place Interpretation of Poetry HTRS meet – 2014
- 4th Place Interpretation of Poetry Lincoln Lutheran Meet – 2014
- 3rd Place Interpretation of Poetry ECNC Conference – 2015
- Quiz Bowl Team – 2010, 2011, 2012
- Champion Senior Showman Dairy Goats Cass Country Fair – 2014
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.
