The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation has revealed the winners of its 2015 Higher Education Scholarship Program. The foundation has awarded $200,000 to 53 students to help fund their continuing education.
The winners were chosen from a group of 128 applicants. From PhDs in sociology to degrees in teaching, theater and library science, the scholarships will help fund the education of industry booksellers/owners or their dependents or former Borders employees or their dependents. Follow this link to see a complete list of winners.
The awards were broken down in denominations of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,500. The scholarships can be used toward tuition, school fees, books and supplies, as well as room and board.