<p>Announcing a New College Scholarship for Math and Science</p>
<p>Texas Instruments, the leader in graphing handheld educational technology,
and the Council of Great City Schools, a coalition of the nation's largest
urban school systems, today announced a new college scholarship for math
and science. The Texas Instruments Marcia Page Scholarship for Mathematics
and Science Excellence will be awarded to eligible African American
females who plan to pursue a career in science, mathematics, engineering,
or technology.</p>
<p>The scholarship, which is named after the vice president of worldwide
marketing for Texas Instruments' Educational and Productivity Solutions
business, will be awarded to two African American female students who have
been accepted for admission to full-time study at a four- or five-year
college or university in the next academic year, and who have demonstrated
academic achievement in high school, success in overcoming obstacles or
achieving goals, and a commitment to pursuing a career in science, math,
engineering, or technology. Each recipient will receive $5,000 for
tuition, books, and other expenses directly related to the first year of
full-time study.</p>
<p>For more information:
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