READFIELD, Maine — Maranacook Community High School senior Jared Diou-Cass received word Monday that he was one of just three students nationwide to land a $100,000 Proton OnSite Scholarship.
The scholarship goes to students based on academic excellence, financial need and commitment to studying and working in science or technology.
The scholarship was founded by Tom Sullivan, founder of Lumber Liquidators and owner of Proton OnSite, a renewable energy company based in Connecticut.
Diou-Cass tells the Kennebec Journal he plans to attend Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. He chose the school because it combines a small-college feel with strong science and engineering programs, which are rare at liberal arts colleges. Diou-Cass said he probably will major in environmental science, biology or chemistry
Congratulations!
Can anyone figure out about how much this young scholar made per hour while studying in high school? At $25,000 per year-and 38 weeks of school-and a 25 hour study week….that’s about $26.00 per hour, a bit better than McDonalds!
It’s always nice to see Maine students recognized for specific achievements.
Study does pay! Wow, what a wonderful thing for this young man.
A wonderful story. Now let’s see who manages to put a negative slant on it…. :) :)
I watched this on the news this morning. So awesome!
Great to see!
Wait! Is this fair? Shouldn’t he have to share this with the slackers who played video games instead of studying? Occupy Readfield!