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Edison Alumnus Jason Cooper Receives American Cancer Society Scholarship

Jun 20, 2013

JUNE 10, 2013 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Edison State College alumnus Jason Cooper was recently awarded a $3,050 scholarship from the American Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. College program.

Cooper, who has completed over 400 volunteer service hours with various organizations including Edison State College’s Student Government Association (SGA), the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and Naples Free-Net, is a cancer survivor and is dedicated to educating others about the disease. He helped create the Collier Campus’ Relay for Life team and served as team captain, organized team meetings and fundraisers, and organized activities during the Relay for Life event.

“Jason is passionate about the American Cancer Society and spends tireless hours working to make our Relay for Life team successful,” said Dr. Lisa McGarity, chemistry professor, Edison State College. “With his outstanding academic record, coupled with his wonderful interpersonal characteristics, compassion, and his excellent leadership skills, no one is more deserving of such an honor than Jason Cooper.”

The scholarship will assist him in his studies this fall at The University of Central Florida where he is majoring in Information Technology.

About R.O.C.K. College Scholarship Program: Established in 1992,the American Cancer Society's R.O.C.K. College Scholarship Program is an award-winning college scholarship opportunity exclusively for students with a history of cancer. The program gives young cancer survivors a chance to pursue an undergraduate degree from an accredited Florida university, community college, or vocational technical school. R.O.C.K. College Scholarships are one of three American Cancer Society Reaching Out to Cancer Kids, R.O.C.K. Programs in Florida. The other programs are R.O.C.K. Camp and Families R.O.C.K. Weekend. Courtesy of Last Updated: June 20, 2013