Nichole Higgins of Mechanicsville Awarded St. Mary's County Scholarship

ST. MARY'S CITY, MD (12/12/2013)(readMedia)--  Nichole Higgins, an Mechanicsville, Md. native and junior at St. Mary's College of Maryland, was recently awarded the St. Mary's County Scholarship. The scholarship was established by the St. Mary's County Commissioners and private donors to benefit academically talented students from St. Mary's County who have financial need.

At St. Mary's College of Maryland, Higgins is studying economics. She will pursue a masters degree in economic/business finance after graduation.

Outside of the classroom, Higgins is a student aide at Ridge Elementary School. She enjoys recreational sports, working out and volunteering with animals.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. More than 2,000 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary's River in Southern Maryland.