Webb Institute, a four-year college in Glen Cove, N.Y. specializing
in naval architecture and marine engineering, has received $100,000 in annual
scholarships from the American Bureau of Shipping.
The ABS scholarship program provides financial support to
deserving engineering and naval architecture students based on GPA, class rank,
leadership ability and recommendations.
“Webb Institute is honored to receive ABS’ continued support of
our students as they pursue their educational aspirations,” said retired U.S.
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Robert C. Olsen Jr., Webb Institute president, in a press
release. “Through this scholarship program and the support of the ABS Chair of
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering ABS will continue to serve as a
catalyst for advancing educational programs in the maritime industry.”
“ABS is proud of its partnership with Webb Institute and we fully
believe in its mission of preparing graduates for maritime careers,” added ABS
President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki, a member of Webb Institute’s board
of trustees. “We believe supporting the next generation of maritime
professionals is an important element of ABS’s mission to protect the safety of
life, property and the natural environment.
We are pleased to be able to continue our support of Webb Institute and
wish the scholarship winners continued success in all their future endeavors.”
Webb presented the first $50,000 scholarship on May 10. The scholarship
presentation preceded a special lecture entitled “Titanic Revisited,
1912-2012,” given by Dr. Stephen M. Payne. The second scholarship will be
awarded this fall the 2012-13 academic year.
The scholarship award is based on academic performance, work term
performance and service to Webb Institute. The first ABS scholar, Jonathan Soja
’13, was announced by Christopher J. Wiernicki at a reception hosted on the
campus of Webb Institute. In addition to his outstanding academic standing, Jonathan,
a rising senior, is the Honor Council Chairman elect and has participated on
Webb’s tennis team for the past three seasons.
“Webb Institute is very grateful for these very generous
scholarship awards and hopes to continue the exceptional longstanding
relationship with ABS, helping to prepare new generations of graduates entering
into the marine and offshore industries,” stated Olsen.