1204 Whiskey Rd, Suite B Aiken, SC 29803-4318 (803) 649-3456 1-800-299-CNTA cnta@bellsouth.net Robert Maher Memorial Scholarship

Robert Maher Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by Savannah River Remediation - SRS
2010 Academic Year

Bob Maher spent his 48-year career at the Savannah River Site in technical and managerial assignments. He was a tireless and able manager who died September 14, 2002. At the time of his death, he was Vice President and General Manager of Strategic Planning and Mission Development for Washington Savannah River Company. Bob Pedde, President of WSRC said, "Bob Maher was a phenomenal resource to me and to everyone who preceded me." Early in 2002 Mr. Maher was awarded the Order of the Silver Crescent by South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges.

Starting in 2003, CNTA has awarded college scholarships in memory of Bob Maher. Winners are honored at the annual Edward Teller Lecture and Banquet each fall.

Purpose

To award annually a scholarship to a student who has demonstrated outstanding college-level academic achievement in nuclear science or engineering. Scholarship amount that will be awarded is $5,000.

Scholarship Eligibility

• Candidate must be enrolled as a junior or senior in a university or college within the states of South Carolina or Georgia.
• Candidate must have a "B" average overall grade and a "B" average in science/engineering and mathematics, as a minimum, for college level course work.
• Candidate must be pursuing a B.S. degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or an engineering or science discipline that is directly related to the nuclear field. Examples include: chemistry or chemical engineering, environmental science or environmental engineering, nuclear materials, etc. The candidate may demonstrate their interest and involvement in the nuclear field by describing a summer research project or their junior/senior thesis topic (see page 3 of application).
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Financial Need

Financial need will be considered. The candidate may submit evidence of unmet need as part of the application.

Due Date

The application must be received by Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness, Inc. (CNTA) at the following address, by May 31, 2010:

   Mail to: CNTA
   1204 Whiskey Rd, Suite B
   Aiken SC 29803-4318
   Phone (803) 649-3456
   Fax (803) 649-3860

Downloadable Application Form (Portable Document Format)

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