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GSSM Senior Receives $100,000 College Scholarship
May 26, 2010
Matthew Lee, a senior at the S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM), was recently named the first S.C. recipient of a $100,000 college scholarship through the new national Proton Energy Scholarship program.Lee, along with nine other finalists from around the country, traveled to Long Beach,
California, for the National Hydrogen Association Conference and Expo May 3, where entrepreneur Tom Sullivan announced each finalist would receive four-year undergraduate scholarships.Lee, of Pacolet, is the son of Larry and Kay Lee. He attended Broome High School prior to attending GSSM. He'll graduate Saturday, May 29, in Hartsville from the two-year, public residential high school and plans to major in chemical engineering at Clemson University.
"I was surprised and couldn't believe it," he said of the award.
"I found out about the scholarship when I searched for engineering scholarships that had deadlines and prerequisites that I could meet. I found this one in big letters and saw the amount given to first place, so I applied."
Sponsored by global hydrogen leader Proton Energy Systems, which is owned by Sullivan, and administered by the Hydrogen Education Foundation (HEF), the Proton Energy Scholarship recognizes and awards high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and promise in the fields of science or technology, and who plan to pursue degrees in these areas.
Finalists were evaluated on academic performance, strength of application, commitment to further education in a science or technology related field, financial need and demonstrated leadership, work ethic and community involvement.
"It's really exciting that Matthew's vision of his personal future in advanced technology coincides with Mr. Sullivan's vision of the talent needed for innovation in hydrogen energy technology," said Dr. Murray Brockman, GSSM president.
"Congratulations to Matthew! I know he and his family are excited, and we here at GSSM are too."
