Ben Becker Scholarship Winner Kareem Morris to Attend UAlbany

Albany -- The State University of New York today announced that Kareem Morris, the recipient of the 2010 Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship, will use the funds toward his tuition at UAlbany in the fall, where he will major in Computer Science.

This prestigious scholarship is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of its namesake, Ben M. Becker, who was internationally acclaimed for his achievements as an educator and Olympic boxing coach and for his momentous contributions to youth. The award recognizes participation in interscholastic athletics, strong academic achievement and strength of character.

Mr. Morris was an outstanding scholar athlete at Albany High School, He was named the honor roll and as Most Valuable Player (MVP) for indoor and outdoor track and field for three consecutive years. He also holds track records in the 200 m, 4 x 1, and 4 x 2 events.

"It is my pleasure to congratulate Kareem Morris on receiving this year's Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. "UAlbany is fortunate that Mr. Morris will join its student body as a scholar and an athlete, and SUNY is indebted to Bob Becker for his continued support of SUNY students." 

"The Selection Committee has once again selected a very deserving individual to bestow our award upon,” said Bob Becker. “The student recipients have consistently been the best of the best and Kareen Morris is no exception. His record is exemplary."

About the Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship
In 1996, Bob Becker, Ben’s son, founded The Becker Foundation with the mission of helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Each year, the fund provides the Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship Award to the most qualified Albany High School senior who will be attending a SUNY institution.

The Ben M. Becker Memorial Scholarship Award was increased in 2007 to $3,000, making it the most lucrative privately endowed college scholarship award at Albany High School. The scholarship is awarded at $1,500 per year over two academic years, with the second installment predicated upon good academic standing at SUNY at the end of the first year.

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