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2006.04.19
Dow Corning and Hemlock Semiconductor Group Sites Announce Scholarship Program for Saginaw County High School Students

The Dow Corning Healthcare Industries Materials Site and Hemlock Semiconductor Group believe that quality education is critical to the future well-being of the mid-Michigan community and Dow Corning. The two Hemlock-based Dow Corning chemical manufacturing sites are interested in supporting educational activities encouraging educational pursuits in mathematics, science, and the skilled trades.

Beginning in May 2006, fifteen one-time nonrenewable $1,000 scholarships will be given to fifteen graduating high school seniors, one at each of the Saginaw County's public high schools. These scholarships will be available annually. The scholarships are administered through the Dow Corning Healthcare Industries Materials Site and Hemlock Semiconductor. The 2006 eligible Saginaw County public high schools are:

Arthur Hill High School	Chesaning Union High School	Merrill High School
Birch Run High School	Frankenmuth High School	Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy
Bridgeport High School	Freeland Middle School/High	Saginaw High School
Buena Vista High School	Hemlock High School	St. Charles Community School
Carrollton High School	Heritage High School	Swan Valley High School

Applicants for the scholarships should exhibit a demonstrated interest and excellence in mathematics, science, or skilled trades as well as a desire to pursue a career path in a related area. Applicants must be graduating seniors and have spent his or her entire senior year at one of the Saginaw County public high schools (residency of Saginaw County is not required). Scholarship winners will be based on merit. The application deadline is May 9.

Students with questions about these scholarships or the application procedures should talk with their high school counselor.

Hemlock Semiconductor Group (www.hscpoly.com) is the world's leading provider of polycrystalline silicon and other silicon-based products used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices and passive solar cells and modules. Headquartered in Hemlock, Michigan, Hemlock Semiconductor is owned in majority and managed by Dow Corning Corporation.

Dow Corning Corporation (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.