Discovery Museum Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Acton, MA – Discovery Museum announced today its third annual Discovery Museum Scholarship recipients, four area high school students selected through a competitive application process that saw 87 applications from students in 48 towns throughout Massachusetts.
Launched in 2022 in celebration of the Museum’s 40th anniversary, the Discovery Museum Scholarship recognizes high school students who embody the mission and values of the Museum. Scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded to:
- Yiru Liu, Acton, MA; Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
- Jillian Primrose, Gardner, MA; North Middlesex Regional Charter School
- Axel Soderquist, Southborough, MA; Algonquin Regional High School
- Kyran Vig, Acton, MA; Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
“We created the Discovery Museum Scholarship to recognize the millions of young people who have played and learned here over the past 42 years—so many of whom have gone on to inspire us,” said CEO Marie Beam. “Yiru, Jillian, Axel, and Kyran each impressed us with their accomplishments, perspectives, and plans to further their education and make a difference in their communities. Their applications taught us a bit about how experiences at Discovery Museum when they were young sparked their curiosity and contributed to the paths they have chosen. We are very proud to honor and support these impressive students on the next step in their educational journey.”
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About Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum that blends science, nature, and play, inspiring families to explore and learn together. The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and giant treehouse blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus abutting 180 acres of conservation land in Acton, MA, about 20 miles west of Boston. Originally founded in 1982 and expanded to two museums in 1987, the museum reopened in a single, 16,000sf accessible building after a complete renovation and expansion in early 2018. Hands-on, open-ended exhibits developed by professional educators inspire curiosity and exploration, providing a fun and engaging experience for children and adults to discover their world together. Serving families and schools from towns throughout the region, the museum is devoted to informal education that enhances classroom learning. Discovery Museum is committed to accessibility and is a proud recipient of the Massachusetts Commonwealth Award, the only winner in the Access category, and a LEAD® Community Asset Award from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
In 2024 Discovery Museum was awarded a National Medal for Museum Service from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the nation’s highest honor awarded to museums that make “significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.”
Discovery Museum is a community-supported non-profit organization.
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