Education New Scholarships For Women (NAPSA)—Anew annualscholarship program, the Ambi Scholarship in Science & Medicine, is now available to African-American and His- panic women who have a genuine interest in makinga difference in the fields of science and medicine. aa ma A Women with an interest in science and medicine can apply for a new scholarship program. According to an American Asso- ciation of University Women report, only 15.3 percent of African-American women and 10.8 percent of Hispanic women hold college degrees. Ambi Skincare has contributed $50,000 to be awarded to five women, each of whom will receive $10,000 for tuition towards pursuing or continuing her education in any nationwide accredited science or medicine program. The scholarship is inspired by Karen Morris-Priester, M.D., the first grandmotherto graduate from Yale University School of Medicine. Last spring, the scholarship spon- sor joined Oprah to celebrate Karen’s academic achievements on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” “The scholarship is wonderful because it encourages minority women to pursue a career in SCience and medicine, fields in which they are currently underrepre- sented, and it offers invaluable financial support towards making the dream a reality,” says Karen Morris-Priester, M.D. To apply for the scholarship, visit www.ambiskincare.com.
