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Sabre Systems, Inc. Contributes $5,000 to Patuxent River Science and Technology Scholarship Fund

Sabre Systems, Inc. contributed $5,000 towards the Patuxent River Science & Technology (PRS&T) Consortium Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund provides financial assistance to local students who are interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees at St. Mary’s College. STEM education develops a future, competitive workforce of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians to help sustain our growing global economy. This is especially important within St. Mary’s County, where our local defense industry requires a STEM-trained and educated workforce to support the growing demands and technological advancements of the 21st century. Sabre, along with five additional consortium members, pledged to contribute $5,000 annually for a four-year period, totaling $20,000 in contributions each. With St. Mary’s College matching each $5,000 donation with $2,500 per student, each student will receive a total of $7,500 in scholarship support per year. As part of the scholarship, students will participate in two credit-bearing internships and networking events that will help develop strong connections with local industry contractors. These activities introduce the community to known and trusted talent to fulfill future workforce needs and increases the likelihood of STEM alumni gaining post-graduation employment. Sabre has been a long-term proponent of STEM initiatives, with a strong […]

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