Michael J. French Memorial Engineering Scholarship
2005 Award Recipients


The TCC Engineering Club, along with the scholarship selection committee, is pleased to announce that four students were selected to receive scholarships from the Michael J. French Memorial Engineering Scholarship.  The selection committee was pleased with the quality of the applications received and felt that the students selected to receive the scholarships were each outstanding individuals in both academics and character.  The committee is confident that these students will continue to excel and is glad to be able to assist them financially as they pursue careers in engineering.

andy elliott

doug mejias

Christa Parren

alicia saringer

Andy Elliott
Educational Goal:  Andy plans to transfer into the electrical engineering department at ODU with an emphasis in telecommunications (where he already has considerable experience.)

Doug Mejias
Educational Goal:  Doug plans to transfer into the mechanical engineering department at ODU.  He then plans to pursue a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from ODU.

Christa Parren
Educational Goal:  Christa is considering several transfer options, but would like to find an internship with an automotive corporation.

Alicia Saringer
Educational Goal:  Alicia is considering several transfer options, but plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering and then join the U. S. Air Force and work on a master’s degree.

Article -  The July 2005 issue of the TCC Times featured the scholarship recipients above.

For more information, contact Paul Gordy at PGordy@tcc.edu