Feb 16, 2005
Washington students can earn scholarships with WASL performance—Seattle area private university to offer aid to strong WASL performers in math and science
OLYMPIA, Feb. 16, 2004—Students who perform at the highest levels on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning may become eligible for scholarships to a Seattle-area private university.
The DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond has announced plans to offer scholarships to Washington high school students who earn "Level 4" scores in math and science on the WASL, beginning in fall 2005. There are four scoring levels students can achieve on the WASL, and Level 4 is the highest. Scores achieved through retakes, which are being offered to high school students statewide for the first time this spring, will be eligible for consideration. The first scholarships will be awarded to students entering the institute in fall 2005—this spring's graduating seniors.
The scholarships will cover 50 percent of total tuition costs at the institute (amount of scholarship equivalent to about $13,800 for a two-year program and about $26,000 for a four-year program), which offers two-, four- and six-year degree programs in game development, computer engineering, 3D computer animation and related areas. A maximum of 30 scholarships will be available every year. Students must qualify and be accepted for admission to the institute to qualify for a scholarship. Students must abide by the rules of the Scholarship program and maintain a specific level of academic performance in order to remain eligible for the scholarship in subsequent years. If there are more qualified applicants than scholarships available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
"Anyone seeking to enter the exciting work of real-time simulation, game development, 3D computer animation or robotics must possess the necessary education. At DigiPen, students can choose from a variety of degree programs that will prepare them for these careers. By offering the WASL scholarship, DigiPen makes the programs more accessible to any qualified student and helps lighten the financial burden after graduation," says Claude Comair, president and founder of DigiPen Institute Of Technology.
"We very much appreciate the recognition DigiPen is offering to Washington students who have demonstrated strong skills in science and math," said Kyra Kester, special assistant for industry partnerships. "We also appreciate the institute's endorsement of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning as a strong measure of students' skills."
About OSPI
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 education in Washington state. Led by State School Superintendent Dr. Terry Bergeson, OSPI works with the state's 296 school districts and nine Educational Service Districts to administer basic education programs and implement education reform on behalf of more than one million public school students. For more information, visit the OSPI Web site at http://www.k12.wa.us.
About DigiPen
The DigiPen Institute of Technology, located in Redmond, Washington, offers a number of two-, four and six-year degree programs. It is the first educational institution in the world to offer a bachelor of science degree in game development. Other focuses of study include interactive simulation, 3D computer animation and computer engineering. For more information, visit the DigiPen Web site at http://www.digipen.edu/.
Contact
Kim Schmanke
Media Relations Manager, OSPI
360.725.6015
kschmanke@ospi.wednet.edu
Jason Chu
Chief Operating Officer
425-895-4406
jchu@digipen.edu
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