Jan 28, 2025
ADENA STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP — Belmont College’s Scott Larue, a second-year cyber security and computer forensics major from Adena, received a $500 Elizabeth Gates Technology Scholarship to assist with his educational tuition. Provided by Omni Strategic Technologies, this was the first time Belmont College has had a student receive this scholarship. Gates, a board of trustees member and trustee chairwoman, is a consultant with Omni Strategic Technologies. Those at the presentation ceremony included, from left, Belmont College President Paul Gasparro, Omni Strategic Technologies President Chip Calissie, Larue, Gates and Henry Cardello, associate professor at the college. — Contributed
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — For the first time in its history, the Elizabeth Gates Technology Scholarship has been awarded to Belmont College, officials announced on Monday.
Adena resident Scott Larue was awarded the scholarship in the amount of $500. The scholarship was provided by Omni Strategic Technologies.
Larue is a second-year student majoring in cyber security and computer forensics. The Air Force veteran is on track to graduate in May.
The scholarship awards amounts between $500 and $1,000 to an “outstanding student pursuing a degree in a technology- or cybersecurity-related field.”
Successful candidates can receive paid internships at Omni Strategic Technologies during their studies, along with the possibility of full-time employment.
The scholarship was named in honor Gates, who in 1969 was a trailblazer, being one of the first females to work in technology at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel.
Gates formed her own technology firm, HGO Technology, in 1986.
She has been passionate about the success of Belmont College, supporting the educational facility in any way possible, officials said, noting she has served on the board of trustees since 1995 and as trustee chairwoman since 2000. She serves as a consultant with Omni Strategic Technologies.
“The creation of this scholarship allows our team at Omni Strategic Technologies to do three things,” stated Chip Calissie, president of the company. “It allows us to honor the legacy of Liz Gates and what she has meant to technology in the Ohio Valley for so many years. The scholarship allows us to continue to partner with Belmont College and support their goals of educating and empowering students. And it supports students by reducing their financial burden, helping them to become the technology workforce of tomorrow.”
To be eligible, students must apply online at belmontcollege.edu.
A reference from a teacher, adviser or guidance counselor is required, as well as a 350-word essay discussing the applicant’s technical abilities in the information technology and/or cybersecurity fields, their strengths and goals.
Carrie White, vice president of academic affairs at the college, stated, “Scholarships help to make college affordable for our students, so that emphasis can be placed on academics instead of how to pay for tuition. We are thankful to Omni Strategic Technologies and Elizabeth Gates for their ongoing commitment to Belmont College and our students’ successes.”
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