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George and Mary Newton Scholarship

Administering Organization

Triangle Community Foundation

Purpose

The George and Mary Newton Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 by Newton Instrument Company in honor of the founder and his wife, and in tribute to their lifelong commitment to education and training.

George Newton began Newton Instrument Company, originally a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, in 1949. Because he was a skilled machinist and because the company was dependent on technical skills of its employees, he became an early advocate of technical education. He was a Founding Trustee of the Durham Industrial Education Center (now Durham Technical Community College) and served as Chairman of the board from 1980 until present. In 1988, he was honored by Durham Tech when the George W. Newton Industrial and Engineering Center was named in his honor.

George Newton’s work was strengthened by a vital partnership with his wife, Mary. Together they raised five children, and two of them, Wallace and Walter Newton, continue the family tradition in management of Newton Instrument Company.

Criteria

-Any young person who has received or is expecting a high school degree or equivalent and whose parent or legal guardian is an employee of Newton Instrument Company, Inc., may apply.
-The applicant must be planning to attend an institution accredited by the appropriate regional Association for Colleges and Schools, which includes four-year colleges and universities as well as community colleges and technical institutes.
-There is no limitation on the field of study the applicant is planning to pursue, but the scholarship cannot be used for graduate education.
-The applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 25 as of the date of the application deadline, must have applied to the institution he or she plans to attend, and must intend to enroll within one year of the application deadline.
-Recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, school and community activities, and work experience and educational goals.

Amount

The Scholarship may be applied toward tuition, required fees, and required book or materials. It does not cover living expenses, such as room and board, childcare, or transportation. The specific amount of each scholarship award will be determined by the Selection Committee, but it is anticipated the maximum award will be $1,000 per student per year. Scholarships are automatically renewable provided the recipient remains a student in good standing at the institution he or she has chosen to attend.

How To Obtain An Application

Application forms may be obtained from the Human Resources Office of Newton Instrument Company, Inc. Applicants must submit an application form and transcripts from any educational institutions attended directly to the Human Resources Office at Netwon Instrument Company, Inc. All application materials must be postmarked by March 1st. All applicants will be notified of their application status by June 1st.

Application Deadline

March 1