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Daikin Sci. Scholarship Helps Spark Next Gen. of Tech Innovators
Daikin will present scholarships of $2,000 to five students who have achieved academic excellence in science, engineering and technology.
Seeking to help inspire the next generation of innovators in science, technology and mathematics, Daikin (www.northamerica-daikin.com), a worldwide provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning and heating solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications, recently hosted representatives from Nassau County high schools to introduce the inaugural Daikin Science Scholarship Program. Created to provide financial assistance and mentoring to graduating seniors seeking to pursue careers in the fields of science, engineering and technology, Daikin will present scholarships of $2,000 to five students who have achieved academic excellence in these disciplines. The Daikin Science Scholarship Program is an extension of the company’s long-standing education, sustainability and responsibility initiatives around the globe.
The participating schools for the 2020 Daikin Science Scholarship Program are Garden City High School, Hempstead High School, Lynbrook High School, Oceanside High School, and Valley Stream Central High School. The scholarship program was rolled out to school personnel at Daikin’s Comfort Design Center, 817 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook.
“As the emphasis on reducing the world’s carbon footprint through environmentally friendly energy technology continues to grow worldwide, Daikin has embarked on a series of initiatives to support students interested in pursuing studies that can improve quality of life through science and technology,” said John Fraser-Mifsud, Daikin’s Vice President North Division. “We are eager to work with Long Island school districts to develop the next generation of innovators who we believe will create the technologies that will have far-reaching impact for years to come. Long Island has an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence, and Daikin is especially proud to support our students as they look to further their education and build careers in this exciting industry.”
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Local school administrators and faculty will determine Daikin Science Scholarship Program recipients. In addition to providing financial support, Daikin will give the scholarship awardees access to its technical and business professionals for guidance throughout their college careers.
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Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL) is a Fortune 1,000 company with more than 76,000 employees worldwide and is the world’s number 1 air conditioning company. Daikin North America LLC (DNA) is a subsidiary of DIL. DNA and its affiliates manufacture heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and industrial use and are sold via independent HVAC contractors. DNA engineering and manufacturing is located at Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston, TX. For additional information, visit www.northamerica-daikin.com.