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PULLMAN, Washington—Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is pleased to announce the latest recipients of its annual scholarship program. SEL has awarded $5,000 scholarships to 14 outstanding students working to earn degrees in engineering or applied technology.

From a pool of 287 applicants, these exceptional scholars were selected based on their academic achievements, leadership qualities, work ethic and dedication to advancing their chosen field of study.

“We are delighted to welcome this talented and diverse group into our scholarship program,” said McKenzie Brumet, who manages SEL giving and philanthropy programs. “We are a company committed to education and innovation, and that’s what drives our scholarship program. These talented individuals represent the next generation of innovators who will shape our world.”

“I am very grateful for the support of SEL,” said Isabelle May, a scholarship recipient studying computer science at Gonzaga University. “After graduating, my dream is to make advancements in the technology sector and make a positive impact on the world through innovative solutions.”

The scholarship awardees hail from ten different universities, showcasing the breadth of talent across academic institutions. In addition to monetary support, these scholarships provide a variety of educational enrichment opportunities.

Meet the Scholars

• Alaa Mohammad, computer engineering, Mississippi State University
• Amir Tokayev, electrical engineering, Drexel University
• Ava Wandersleben, computer science, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Axel Knoll, electrical engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Carson Clary, electrical engineering, Washington State University
• Emma Johnson, computer science, Washington State University
• Eric Sisson, electrical engineering, Mississippi State University
• Gadisa Negi, electrical and computer engineering, Drexel University
• Isabelle May, computer science, Gonzaga University
• Janiaya Cobbs, computer engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Justin Morgan, electrical engineering, Montana Tech
• Kyla Dewick, electrical engineering, Michigan Tech
• Laura Harris, computer engineering, University of Idaho
• Zora Anetor-Ebhabha, engineering, Whitworth University

“Receiving this scholarship reaffirms my commitment to academic excellence and fuels my determination to make a positive impact in the field of electrical engineering,” said Amir Tokayev, a junior at Drexel University studying electrical engineering. “I am truly honored and humbled to have been chosen among many deserving candidates.”

For more information about the SEL Scholarship Program, please visit our website at selinc.com/scholarship. The next application period for the scholarship will open in December.