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UGA student from Macon wins scholarship to study abroad
A University of Georgia student from Macon has been chosen as a recipient of a 2007 Marshall Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom. Jayanthi Narain, who graduated from Central High School, is one of 43 scholarship recipients. She is the first woman from UGA to receive the scholarship and the fifth UGA student to ever receive it, according to a news release. Narain is majoring in international affairs and economics. She will study for two years in the United Kingdom beginning in October. "For the subjects I want to study, some of the best programs in the world are located in the UK," Narain wrote in an e-mail. "The London School of Economics and the School of Oriental and African Studies (where she'll be studying) are some of the best universities in the world, especially in terms of studying economics in the Middle East and developing world in general." The Marshall Scholarship, given out by the British Parliament, is considered one of the highest academic honors an American student can receive, according to a news release.
Events bring in $6K for Wilson Scholarship
FITCHBURG -- Donations from the recent Bob Wilson Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and a Fitchburg State College Homecoming gift basket auction will add more than $6,000 to a scholarship fund in Wilson's name. The Bob Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships, through Fitchburg State College and Fitchburg Access Television, to communications and broadcast students attending Fitchburg State and Mount Wachusett Community College. One scholarship is awarded to a returning Fitchburg State College photography or film/video student; the first of these scholarships will be presented in spring 2007. The other is sponsored by Fitchburg Access Television and will go to an incoming freshman at either Fitchburg State College or Mount Wachusett Community College. One Fitchburg Access Television-sponsored scholarship was awarded during 2005-2006 and the second of these scholarships will be presented in spring 2007.
Auburn announces scholarship program
AUBURN -- Auburn University athletic director Jay Jacobs announced Monday the athletic department has committed $100,000 for a new scholarship program to benefit children of former Auburn student-athletes. Funds for the Legacy & Loyalty Scholarship program will be awarded to eligible dependents of former AU varsity student-athletes who excel in the classroom and demonstrate leadership qualities. The program includes "Legacy" scholarships of $5,000 and "Loyalty" scholarships of $3,000 to eligible students planning to attend or those currently enrolled at Auburn. "We have an obligation to honor the legacy of the men and women who have made Auburn great," Jacobs said. "I can think of no better way for us to give back to our former student-athletes than by opening doors of opportunity for their children, especially those who have excelled academically and shown leadership potential.
Shamrocks are still living in fast lanes
ATTLEBORO -- Bishop Feehan never had to look over its broad shoulders in posting its third straight triumph, 94-72, over Apponequet (1-1) in a Division One Southern Conference Meet yesterday. Michael Sullivan and Joey Sbordon won two events each and also were on two winning relay squads for the Shamrocks, who improved to 3-0. The Shamrocks, defending Southern Conference champions and second to powerhouse Weston in the state championships last year, continued their four-year old unbeaten streak against conference opponents. There was little suspense throughout the meet, especially Lane Four, where every winner but one touched. Sullivan, a senior headed to Notre Dame next year on a partial athletic scholarship, dominated the 50-yard freestyle, took a breather and then overwhelmed everyone else in the next event, the 100 butterfly.
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