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Council Bluffs, Iowa, Student Award $80,000 Marie Curie Scholarship at College of Saint Mary

Thursday, April 20, 2023

College of Saint Mary (CSM) has selected Azaria Green of Council Bluffs, Iowa, as a Marie Curie Scholar starting in the fall. Green was presented with a scholarship check for $80,000 on Tuesday, April 18. Green receives the scholarship after standing out in academic talent and showing outstanding leadership service.

“Teaching Azaria has made it apparent to me that she is an extremely reliable and mature individual. She has an incredible ability to create lasting relationships with those who surround her,” said Traci Stoop, teacher and coach for the Council Bluffs Public School District. “Azaria is always willing to lend a helping hand when in need. She is trustworthy and has continually used her time to benefit the needs of others.”

College of Saint Mary’s prestigious Marie Curie Scholars Program, funded in part by the National Science Foundation, provides significant financial support and resources to outstanding young women pursuing study in STEM majors, such as biology, chemistry, human biology or math.

Marie Curie Scholars receive up to $20,000 annually for four years in gift aid. In addition to having access to substantial financial resources and facilities, participants also receive free tutoring, have opportunities for undergraduate research, and have access to top programs like the National Institute of Health and NASA research fellowships. Marie Curie Scholars also often attend and present at national conferences.

Green, the daughter of John and Loretta Green, earns the scholarship after achieving several honors at Abraham Lincoln High School. Some of Green’s academic and extracurricular accomplishments include:

  • Honor roll, four years
  • Member of the volleyball team

At CSM, Green plans to major in biology. Located in Omaha, in the heart of Aksarben Village, CSM uses initiatives like the Marie Curie Scholar Program to provide women from all backgrounds with access to an affordable, excellent college experience, career-driven coursework and lifelong leadership skills. Green is one of seven recipients of this year’s Marie Curie Scholarships.