BlackBerry announces ten women scholars
BlackBerry started the BlackBerry Scholars Program in an effort to encourage more women to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Now, they are ready to announce the 10 scholars who will receive a full, four-year grant to pursue any STEM-related degree from her school of choice. Since announcing the initiative at BlackBerry Live in May, they have received over 500 applications from 65 countries over a two-month period. Listed after the jump are the 10 recipients.