HII Awards National Merit Scholarships to Children of Shipbuilders

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HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division awarded National Merit Scholarships to four children of Ingalls shipbuilders. The scholarships, valued between $2,000 to $2,500 each, are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study. Since 2013, Ingalls has provided 44 awards totaling over $350,000 to shipbuilders' children.

The 2024 scholarship recipients include Tracy Le (Microbiological Sciences and Immunology), Madison Eubanks (Biochemistry), Harrison Hinkel (Dentistry), and Tori Williams (Pharmacy). To be considered, finalists had to take the SAT/PSAT, complete an essay, and provide information about extracurricular activities. The selection criteria included being a child of an Ingalls employee and residing in a community served by Ingalls.

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• HII demonstrates commitment to employee welfare by providing scholarships to children of shipbuilders
• Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, providing long-term financial support for students
• Since 2013, Ingalls has awarded over $350,000 in scholarships, showing consistent investment in education

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division presented National Merit Scholarships to the children of four Ingalls shipbuilders on Friday, Aug. 2, during a luncheon at the shipyard. These scholarships, valued from $2,000 to $2,500 each, will be renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and can be used at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of the student’s choice.

“The recipients of this year’s scholarships have shown exceptional academic promise, and we are honored to make this investment in their futures,” Ingalls Shipbuilding Vice President of Human Resources Susan Jacobs said. “Thank you to each of the recipients’ parents for nurturing your student over the years. You have exemplified hard work, dedication and commitment over the years and your efforts inspire us all.”

To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, finalists were required to take the SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in fall of 2022, complete an essay and provide information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. Ingalls Merit Scholarship winners were then selected from the list of students who advanced to the finalist level and met the specific criteria set by Ingalls. The criteria included that the finalist be a child of an Ingalls employee, and reside in one of the communities Ingalls serves.

Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://hii.com/news/ingalls-shipbuilding-awards-national-merit-scholarships-to-children-of-shipbuilders/.

Ingalls Shipbuilding congratulates the 2024 National Merit Scholarship winner:

• Tracy Le, daughter of Ingalls Pipe Welder Ryan Thang Le, plans to major in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
  

Ingalls Shipbuilding also congratulates the following 2024 National Merit Scholarship finalists:

• Madison Eubanks, daughter of Ingalls Production Planner and Scheduler Marvin Eubanks, plans to major in biochemistry in pursuit of becoming a physician.
• Harrison Hinkel, the son of Ingalls Business Manager Michael (Brian) Hinkel, plans to pursue a career as a dentist.
• Tori Williams, the daughter of Ingalls Production Planner and Scheduler Alton Williams, plans to pursue a career as a pharmacist.
  

Since 2013, Ingalls Shipbuilding has provided 44 awards to the children of shipbuilders for full-time undergraduate studies, totaling over $350,000. The scholarship competition is overseen by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to identify and honor the nation’s scholastically talented youth and encourage academic excellence at all levels of education. For more information about the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, visit nationalmerit.org.

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: hii.com
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Contact:

Kimberly K. Aguillard
228-355-5663
Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com

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FAQ

What is the value of the National Merit Scholarships awarded by HII (NYSE: HII)?

The National Merit Scholarships awarded by HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division are valued between $2,000 to $2,500 each and are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study.

How many National Merit Scholarships has HII (NYSE: HII) awarded since 2013?

Since 2013, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding has provided 44 scholarship awards to children of shipbuilders, totaling over $350,000.

What are the fields of study chosen by the 2024 HII (NYSE: HII) National Merit Scholarship recipients?

The 2024 scholarship recipients plan to study Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

What were the criteria for the HII (NYSE: HII) National Merit Scholarship selection in 2024?

Criteria included being a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program, being a child of an Ingalls employee, and residing in a community served by Ingalls Shipbuilding.