Sydney Cooper of Elkins has been awarded a $5,000 per year scholarship for a total of $20,000 over four years to 51ºÚÁÏÍø after participating in Senator Leadership & Scholarship Day in December. Cooper, a student at Elkins High School, was selected from a group of the 55 highest achieving high school seniors who are among hundreds of students accepted to attend 51ºÚÁÏÍø this fall.
Cooper is the daughter of Shawn and Maggie Cooper of Elkins. At Elkins High School, she participates in student government as class council vice president and is a member of the National Honor Society.
At 51ºÚÁÏÍø, Cooper plans to enter the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
To be eligible to compete for a Leadership Scholarship, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students were also required to submit a list of outstanding leadership honors or awards they have received and describe three skills that have strengthened them as a leader. Students vying for the scholarships participated in interviews and submitted an essay of no more than 500 words consisting of a personal statement outlining their interests, life experiences, goals and commitment to leadership.
For additional information, call 304-637-1230 www.dewv.edu/admissions.
Sydney Cooper
