Marist College Greystone Technology Award | Dev Shah

The 2023 Marist College Greystone Technology Award has been presented NFA student Dev Shah. Dev is part of the NFA Early College High School Program with Marist College. At Newburgh Free Academy, Dev is involved in the NFA Robotics Club, Cyberpatriots (a National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air & Space Forces Association), and is a member of Student Council. Prior to attending NFA, Dev attended New Windsor School and Meadow Hill School. 

When asked about the recognition, Dev shared, "I didn't get this award just for following directions and doing what the teacher says. I obtained it by pursuing my passion for software outside of school and continuing to learn something new every day. So if you are passionate about something, then run after it, don't ever stop."

More about the Marist College Greystone Technology Award:

The Marist College Greystone Technology Award was established in 2004 to recognize outstanding computer science, information technology and mathematics students at the high schools in the Greystone Consortium. In the spring, the faculty and administrators at each participating high school are asked to select the recipient for their school. The recipient must be a member of their junior class who is one of the top students in computer science and mathematics; has demonstrated interest in computer technology; has a history of community service and is able to gain admission to Marist College on their own merits.

In addition to receiving a personalized plaque, each awardee is promised a $5,000 annual scholarship if they attend Marist College and major in one of the disciplines offered by the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. This merit scholarship may be combined with other Marist scholarships and is renewable for four years contingent upon the student remaining in good standing as a major in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. Children of full-time Marist employees are ineligible for the scholarship but remain eligible for the award.

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