Emily R. Copenhaver of Greencastle Selected to Receive the Farster Scholarship for 2011-2012

MILLERSVILLE, PA (05/25/2011)(readMedia)-- Emily R. Copenhaver of Greencastle, Pa. has been selected to receive the Farster Scholarship at Millersville University for the 2011-2012 academic year. The award is given to students who are pursuing a degree in mathematics education, have a strong academic record and display financial need.

Copenhaver will attend Millersville University this fall, majoring in mathematics education. She completed a traditional college preparatory program at Greencastle-Antrim High School, including the completion of several advanced placement (AP) courses in calculus, U.S. government and Latin. Copenhaver was a member of the National Honor Society and served as the president during her senior year. She was also a member of the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and was a cheerleader for all four years of high school.

The Farster Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,268 to be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. It is renewable for up to six semesters providing the student keeps a 2.5 grade point average and continues to pursue a degree in mathematics education.

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.