The new endowed scholarship is for Wayne County students who are enrolled in a technical or health sciences program at Somerset Community College.

The partnership creates a new early admission pathway that will give Morehead State University students a direct route toward a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

The initiative is one of 12 around the country that has been selected as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine.

The $750,000 gift comes from the Hosking family, who have long supported Indiana State University students pursuing engineering and technology degrees.

The partnership will open up more opportunities for Career and Technical Education for Herron-Riverside High School through Vincennes University.

The grant comes from the United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s Pathways to Potential initiative.

The collaboration aims to address workforce shortages in the state’s medical laboratory technology through a phased initiative.

The new scholarship will help support students with financial need who live outside of West Virginia but are in close proximity. 

The funding supported two summer STEM camps and the Student Professionals Corps.

The $85,000 gift comes from an anonymous congregation and will help students through direct financial assistance when obstacles arise.