Pulaski Student Receives Scholarship to Mount Mary College

MILWAUKEE, WI (03/27/2013)(readMedia)-- Jennifer Nava, daughter of Agustina Carrillo and Antonio De Marcos, has been awarded the Vision Scholarship by Mount Mary College for the 2013-2014 school year.

The Vision Scholarship is presented to students who are empowered to carry out the vision of the College as established in 1913 - Mount Mary College is recognized as a diverse learning community that works in partnership with local, national and global organizations to educate women to transform the world. This scholarship inspires young women to continue their dedication to transform the world around them.

"We're delighted Jennifer has selected Mount Mary College to pursue her dream of earning a college degree," Eileen Schwalbach, Ph.D., president of Mount Mary College. "We awarded Jennifer a Vision Scholarship based on her application, achievements, and outstanding potential. Jennifer is an exceptional woman who is focused on her education, has strong leadership skills and believes in Mount Mary's mission of social justice."

Mount Mary College, founded in 1913 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, was Wisconsin's first four-year, degree-granting Catholic college for women. Located on an 80-acre campus in Milwaukee, the College offers more than 60 undergraduate areas of study for women and seven graduate programs for women and men. Mount Mary also emphasizes study abroad, service learning, and social justice initiatives. Its more than 1900 students enjoy small class sizes (average 14) and 90 percent of full-time students receive financial aid or scholarships. Through classroom instruction and community service, Mount Mary develops women to be leaders in their professions and their communities, serving as role models to inspire achievement in others. Visit Mount Mary College at www.mtmary.edu.