Tech eligible for big prize money and scholarships

Tri-County Technical College at Pendleton is eligible to compete for new scholarships and $1 million dollars in prize money.  The announcement was made this morning from Washington by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, which considers Tech one of the country’s top 150 community colleges.  Tri-County has now been invited to apply for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.  Ten finalists will be named this fall.  The prize, awarded every two years, recognizes high achievement and performance among community colleges.  As an invited applicant, Tech also is invited to nominate exceptional students in their best middle-skill STEM programs for scholarships.  Up to 50 Siemen Technical Scholars will be selected.