Texas student awarded $80,000 Marie Curie Scholarship at CSM

OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) has selected Emily Faubel of Devine, Texas, as a Marie Curie Scholar starting in the fall. Faubel was presented with an $80,000 scholarship after standing out in academic talent and showing outstanding leadership service. Faubel has also signed a letter of intent to play golf for the Flames.

Faubel, the daughter of Cindy and Zach Faubel, earns the scholarship after achieving several honors at Devine High School, including National Honor Society induction in 2021. “As a teacher and a coach, I always talk about attributes that help us become successful. Things like dedication, time effort, responsibility, positive attitudes, etc.,” said Mark Mangold, her coach and teacher at Devine High School. “Well, if you look at Emily’s 4.0 GPA, you would have to come to the conclusion that she covers all the bases in her classes. However, Emily is not only defining herself as a talented student but as a gifted young lady on the golf course as well.”

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, human biology, 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, Faubel plans to major in biology starting in the fall of 2022. She hopes to become a veterinarian. 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. Faubel is one of eight recipients of this year’s Marie Curie Scholarships.