Buick Achievers Scholarships Announces First Five Recipients

Back in February, Buick and the General Motors Foundation announced they will recognize and reward 1,100 college-bound students nationwide through the $4.5 million-a-year Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. The first five recipients of the program were named yesterday, each set to receive a scholarship of up to $25,000 that is renewable for up to four years.

In addition to providing 100 students with up to $25,000 per year, Buick Achievers will provide 1,000 students with $2,000 scholarships renewable for up to four years. Eligible fields of study include science, technology, engineering, mathematics, design, marketing and business administration.

"This scholarship program aligns with Buick's efforts to inspire, celebrate, and enable human achievement," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president, Buick Marketing.

"Through the Buick Achievers Scholarship program we are reinvesting in America," said John T.  Montford, chairman, GM Foundation. "The availability of Buick Achievers Scholarship funds is expected to make a significant difference in these students' lives. The high-dollar value and renewability of the awards will provide recipients with a tremendous benefit throughout their college careers and help ensure that they reach their potential."

The first five recipients of the 2011 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program include:
• Stavros Stratis of Metairie, La., who hopes to major in mechanical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.
• Jennifer Gammond of Aventura, Fla., who hopes to major in business administration, accounting or economics, possibly at Cornell University.
• Daniel Graupensperger of Auburn, Calif., who hopes to major in chemical engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles.
• Donovan Colquitt of Southfield, Mich., who will be majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
• Won Ryan Lee of Montvale, NJ, who will be majoring in chemical engineering at Harvard University.