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First
Scholarship Awarded from Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation
August 31, 2001 - The Ellis R. Kerley
Forensic Sciences Foundation announces Valerie Yavornitsky as its first graduate
student scholarship winner.
The board of directors reviewed several qualified
applications from graduate students in forensic anthropology programs but
elected Ms. Yavornitsky for her exceptional academic record and research
initiatives.
Ms. Yavornitsky received her scholarship in
conjunction with her studies at Michigan State University.
The
Ellis R. Kerley Graduate Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate
student who is continuing his or her education and research in forensic
anthropology and meets the application criteria.
The
Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that
works to advance research and development in the science of forensic
anthropology by providing educational opportunities to universities and school
systems around the country. The foundation provides funding through grants
and scholarships to members of the anthropology community in order to encourage
education, progress and further advancements in this specialized science.
For More Information Contact:
Ellis Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation
Tel: 678/467-7248
Internet:
info@elliskerleyforensicsciencesfoundation.org
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