On February 25^th, the Trailblazers Scholars Committee will host an information session from 5pm to 7:30pm in the Shawkey Dining Room (located in Marshall University’s Student Center) to present the recently developed Trailblazer Scholars Program.  Funded by the National Science Foundation, this program provides support for nontraditional students with dependents interested in pursuing a science, technology, engineering or mathematics career at either Marshall University or Marshall Community and Technical College.  Selected students will receive up to $8,500 annually in scholarship support for up to 4 years.  To apply, applicants must be Pell-grant eligible and be able to present previous academic success.   A minimum of 15 students will be chosen to participate in the program.  Applications are due no later than April 15^th.  

Anyone interested in the program is welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be provided and children are welcome. 

For more information contact Jamie McClain at 304.696.3515 or mcclain7@marshall.edu, or visit www.marshall.edu/trailblazer.