Ingalls Shipbuilding presented National Merit Scholarships to the children of four Ingalls shipbuilders on Friday, August 2, during a luncheon at the shipyard. These scholarships, valued from $2,000 to $2,500 each, will be renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and can be used at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of the student’s choice.
“The recipients of this year’s scholarships have shown exceptional academic promise and we are honored to make this investment in their futures,” said Susan Jacobs, vice president, Human Resources & Administration (HR&A). “Thank you to each of the recipients’ parents for nurturing your student over the years. You have exemplified hard work, dedication and commitment over the years and your efforts inspire us all.”
To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, finalists were required to take the SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in fall of 2022, complete an essay and provide information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. Ingalls Merit Scholarship winners were then selected from the list of students who advanced to the finalist level and met the specific criteria set by Ingalls. The criteria included that the finalist be a child of an Ingalls shipbuilder, reside in one of the communities Ingalls serves.
Ingalls congratulates the following 2024 National Merit Scholarship winner:
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Tracy Le, daughter of Ingalls pipe welder Ryan Thang Le, plans to major in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Ingalls congratulates the following 2024 National Merit Scholarship finalists:
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Madison Eubanks, daughter of Ingalls production planner and scheduler Marvin Eubanks, plans to major in biochemistry in pursuit of becoming a physician
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Harrison Hinkel, the son of business manager Michael Hinkel, plans to pursue a career as a dentist
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Tori Willams, the daughter of production planner and scheduler Alton Williams, plans to pursue a career as a pharmacist
Since 2013, Ingalls Shipbuilding has provided 44 awards to the children of shipbuilders for full-time undergraduate studies, totaling over $350,000. The scholarship competition is overseen by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to identify and honor the nation’s scholastically talented youth and encourage academic excellence at all levels of education.
For more information about the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, visit www.nationalmerit.org.