Globe Metallurgical Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of foundry alloys and the country's largest producer of silicon metal, is again this year sponsoring the "Globe Challenge High School Scholarship Program."

Now entering its eighth year, the program recognizes outstanding high school students who have overcome unique challenges or helped others to do so.  High school seniors in the four communities in which Globe has production facilities are eligible:  Beverly/Waterford, OH; Niagara Falls, NY; Selma, AL; and Springfield, OR.  Fifty-one scholarships have been awarded to date.  "The scholarship theme is in line with Globe's corporate motto, 'The Challenge Never Ends'," said Arden Sims, president and CEO.  "It reminds us that we must constantly strive to reach new heights in quality improvement.  Through the Scholarship program, we challenge students to reach new heights in their academic and personal endeavors."

Winners are judged by an independent panel based on their submission of a 500 word essay in which they describe a challenge they have overcome, or helped someone else overcome.  In addition to their essays, applicants are evaluated on their academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities and letters of reference.

"Last year, our essays described how students overcame a variety of challenges - from helping parents get a home of their own to reuniting broken families", said Sims.  "It is gratifying to see the ingenuity and maturity of these students.  We are proud to help support them as they pursue their higher education."

The award consists of a one-time $1,250.00 tuition payment to the student's college, trade or technical school of choice.  Winners also have their names engraved on a plaque placed at Globe's plant and the participating school.

For complete details and scholarship application, eligible students in aforementioned participating school districts should contact their high school guidance counselor.

In addition to its Challenge Scholarship Program, Globe offers scholarships specifically for the children of Globe employees.  Applications for these scholarships are available directly through the company.

Globe Metallurgical Inc. is a privately held company, with headquarters in Cleveland, OH.  In addition to four domestic production facilities and one in Norway, Globe owns a subsidiary in West Sussex, England, and is the major shareholder in Fesil, a leading Norwegian Alloy producer.  Recognized internationally for its high quality products, Globe has received numerous awards, including the 1988 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award and the 1989 Shiego Shingo Award for Manufacturing Excellence.

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