Temperance student named EMU Presidential Scholar for 2024
TEMPERANCE — Joshua Sell, a Temperance resident, has been named a 2024 Presidential Scholar at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich., according to a community announcement.
Sell is one of 21 students selected for the honor, which is awarded to top-performing first-year students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to their communities.
The EMU Presidential Scholarship is the most prestigious award offered by the university, valued at up to $100,000. It covers full tuition, fees, and four-year room and board.
Presidential Scholars are active members of The Honors College at EMU, which offers further opportunities for critical thinking, community engagement and leadership.
'Because of this scholarship, I can spend my time learning about my passions without the stress of finances,' Sell said. 'I'm able to explore educational paths that I would've never imagined without this scholarship.'
Sell graduated from Monroe County Middle College and is working toward a degree in computer science, with a potential double major in English.
After college, he plans to work in software development and eventually move on to game development.
During high school, Sell participated on the swim team, in college tutoring and the National Honors Society. He also worked at Kroger and as a swim coach for children at his local YMCA.
Additionally, he volunteered for various programs, including the Bedford Alliance Church and the city of Monroe. He continues to volunteer and recently helped with the annual lighting of Monroe's Christmas tree.
Sell is looking forward to gaining more knowledge in software development at EMU.
'This scholarship is an honorable award to receive, and reassures that the path I'm following in computer science is right for me,' he said.
Ann Eisenberg, dean of the Honors College, expressed excitement about the new group of scholars.
'They come from different backgrounds, cultures and countries, but they all share a passion for learning, service and leadership, and they have all pledged to give back to EMU through their work in the classroom, student organizations and campus offices,' she said.
The EMU Presidential Scholarship aligns with the university's commitment to promoting student success and engagement, allowing students to achieve their academic goals while positively impacting the world.
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Qualified students can apply for the Presidential Scholarship during their senior year of high school. For more information, go to https://shorturl.at/z7c4B.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
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