1204 Whiskey Rd, Suite B Aiken, SC 29803-4318 (803) 649-3456 Robert Maher Memorial Scholarship

Robert Maher Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by SRR

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. The 2018 scholarship winner was Mr. Lucas Dull, mechanical engineering student at the University of South Carolina.

Purpose

To award annually a scholarship to a student who demonstrates outstanding college level academic achievement in nuclear science/engineering or a related field. 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 for college level course work.
• Candidate must be pursuing a B.S. degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or an engineering or science discipline, with coursework and/or research directly related to the nuclear field. Examples include: nuclear applications associated with chemistry or chemical engineering, environmental science or environmental engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, etc. The candidate may also 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 (including transcripts, letter of recommendation, and answers to questions on page 3 of the application) must be received by Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness, Inc. (CNTA) by June 8, 2018:

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

   email: [email protected]

For a downloadable application form (PDF format) please click here.

Attached is a flyer that can be used to increase student awareness at your college.

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