ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Foundation announced the global expansion of the Monster Worldwide Monster Scholars program to award scholarships to outstanding young scholars pursuing college majors and careers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Monster Worldwide has increased its STEM scholarship grant established in 2008 funding STEM scholarships in the United States to include the awarding of additional scholarships in international Monster communities.
“Monster is pleased to continue and expand its support of the NSHSS Foundation in encouraging young people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics”
Monster Worldwide, which supports programs that offer individuals access to the academic foundation necessary to succeed, acknowledges the Foundation's goals and is awarding $1,000 STEM scholarships for the 2010 academic year to under-represented students residing in Monster communities domestically and internationally. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate a proven interest in a STEM field. The following 2010 scholarship recipients attend state-supported secondary schools in the targeted communities.
Monster Scholars selected to represent key Monster communities throughout the United States:
Boston, MA, Anna Nicole Dartley, Boston Latin Academy
Chicago, IL, Ellise Brooks, Lindblom Math and Science Academy
Cincinnati, OH, Jeremiah Hobson, Woodward Career Technical High School
Florence, SC, Javae McWhite, Wilson High School
Indianapolis, IN, Rhaiana Campbell, North Central High School
Milwaukee, WI, Korey Jasper, Rufus King International Baccalaureate World School
San Francisco, CA, Wendy Cheung, Abraham Lincoln High School
Tempe, AZ, Katelyn Keberle, McClintock High School
Washington, D.C., Elzabad Kenney, McKinley Technology High School
Monster Scholars selected to represent key Monster communities globally:
Brno, Czech Republic, Fiala Tomá, Gymnazium Videnska 47
Eschborn, Germany, Dominik Notz, Albert-Einstein-Schule
London, England, Su Ying Yeoh, The Henrietta Barnett School
Paris, France, Steeven Labelle, Lycee Leonard de Vinci
Prague, Czech Republic, Jan Kurka, Gymnasium Jana Nerudy
Toronto, Canada, Mohanadas Lageishon, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
Monster is pleased to continue and expand its support of the NSHSS Foundation in encouraging young people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics, said Lewis Karabatsos, Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy, Monster Worldwide. Having well-qualified individuals in these disciplines to fill the career pipeline is critically important to the future not only of our country and our industry, but also of the world.
The NSHSS Foundation
Established in 2003, The Foundation seeks to support education in the form of scholarships, including under-represented minorities who express interest in STEM career majors. The Foundation was established by Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, to fulfill this mission.
Monster Worldwide
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW), parent company of Monster, the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to inspire people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 index. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at http://corporate.monster.com.