David Emery of Spring City receives Faraday Physics Scholarship

MILLERSVILLE, PA (06/14/2011)(readMedia)-- David M. Emery, of Spring City, Pa., has been selected to receive a Faraday Physics Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman at Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on academic merit with an emphasis on grades earned in math or science.

Emery is attending Millersville this fall and will study physics education. He completed a college preparatory curriculum and several Honors level classes including biology, physics and chemistry, at Renaissance AC-Edison Charter High School. Emery's high school activities included band and soccer, in addition to being an Eagle Scout.

The Faraday Physics Scholarship is a renewable award, for up to two additional semesters, of $317 for the recipient's first two years at the University as long as the recipient continues to make academic progress and pursues physics as a major.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.