Long Beach resident Patrice Collins, a student at California State University, Long Beach, is among the list of winners announced this week by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver for the WE Educate 2010 Minerva Scholarships, which seek to meet the needs of dedicated college students and assist outstanding California women in their pursuit of higher education.
WE Educate is a program of the Women’s Conference, the nation’s premier forum for women. Through this scholarship program, the Women’s Conference is able to honor women who exemplify the values of the Conference, continuing its work of empowering women 365 days a year to realize their potential.
“Since WE Educate began in 2005, we have awarded 48 Minerva Scholarships totaling $350,000,” said Shriver. “The impact of this scholarship program is extraordinary, and we are overjoyed to invest in these talented young women by expanding their educational opportunities with these scholarships.”
“I am so pleased to honor these young women for their perseverance and determination to attain a higher education,” said Schwarzenegger. “They are true examples of what is possible, and they should take great pride in this fantastic achievement.
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