Jessica Setter
  • Environmental Science
  • Class of 2018
  • Ballston Lake, N.Y.

Jessica Setter Wins Scholarship at Paul Smith's College Competition

2014 Mar 12

Jessica Setter, a student at Shenendehowa High School East, won a full tuition scholarship to Paul Smith's College after participating in the Presidential Scholarship Competition on campus.

Setter, of Ballston Lake, N.Y., was one of 100 competitors at the event, which was held on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Contestants participated in a pair of group problem-solving challenges as part of the competition. One was centered around an exercise to build a tower using balloons and few other materials; the other involved writing and acting a play using a handful of provided elements. The students also participated in a one-on-one interview with a college representative.

Scholarship awards ranged between $1,000 and full tuition. Recipients who choose to attend Paul Smith's are eligible to receive the scholarships annually for as long as they are enrolled.

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At Paul Smith's College, it's about the experience. We are the only four-year institution of higher education in the Adirondacks. Our programs, in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship and the sciences, draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere.