Northeastern Announces Broken Arrow Boy Scouts Scholarship Program
Northeastern Announces Broken Arrow Boy Scouts Scholarship Program October 12TAHLEQUAH - Northeastern State University and the Indian Nations Council of the Boy Scouts of America have announced the creation of a new scholarship program designed to provide educational opportunities for deserving scouts in the Broken Arrow area.
-I-m truly pleased to see that Northeastern is giving back those who made it possible for the University to build a campus in Broken Arrow,- said Jan Gordon, a member of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. -This additional partnership only strengthens Northeastern-s commitment to providing the quality education for people who want to achieve their dreams.-
NSU President Dr. Larry Williams announced the partnership on October 12 in a meeting with Indian Nations Council Executive Board Member Jack Edwards and Executive Director Kent Caraway. The program will begin with four one-year scholarships for use at any of NSU-s campuses. Additional scholarships may be made available based on additional private support of the scholarship program.
-Over the past six years, NSU and the Boy Scouts have become neighbors and friends. We have worked together on several important projects and we have cooperated in developing this property in a way that will benefit Camp Russell, Northeastern State University, and the City of Broken Arrow,- said Williams. -For many, many years, our University has benefited from the dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work of the young men who participate in the Boy Scouts and this scholarship program will ensure that our new campus in Broken Arrow will benefit from their presence among our student population.-
Selection criteria will be established by the Indian Nations Council. Those interested in applying for the scholarship should contact Indian Nations Council or the NSU Scholarship Office in Tahlequah or Broken Arrow.
-We-re honored to be a part of Northeastern-s tradition of excellence and look forward to this new partnership,- said Edwards. -Together we can provide a positive influence for today-s deserving youth and the quality education necessary to succeed.-
10/12/2005
Published: 2005-10-12 00:00:00