Apply today for THE EXXONMOBIL BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS:

Named for the first African American to walk in space, ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are available to 2012 graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools, including Boston.

Four scholarships for two males and two females --- $5,000 each --- will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf of the former NASA astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Bernard Harris.  Deadline for submissions is April 2, 2012. 

For students to apply, they should click here or access the Council's website at www.cgcs.org.

Contact:  For questions, please visit www.cgcs.org or call 202-393-2427