Former DSC Graduate Peter Codrington chosen as 2017 International Student Scholar of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

​Former Dominica State College graduate Peter Codrington, has been chosen as the 2017 International Student Scholar of the prestigious Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He was selected from a highly qualified applicant group, reflecting recognition of his accomplishments and their belief that he will enjoy a successful and rewarding experience at Embry-Riddle. It is a tribute to the strength of his preparation and performance.
 
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University is a private university system offering associate, bachelor, master’s, and PhD degree programs in Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering, and Security & Intelligence. It is the world’s largest fully accredited university system specializing in aviation and aerospace, and is described as “the Harvard of the sky”.
 
As the world’s largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace, Embry-Riddle has been at the forefront of groundbreaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight. With nearly 120,000 graduates around the globe, Embry-Riddle is not only leading the future, it is changing it.
 
It is the US’ largest, oldest, and most comprehensive aeronautical university. When you enroll in an aviation-related degree program there, you can be assured that you will study within a curriculum that is at the forefront of the industry’s developments and demands for the future.
 
Peter graduated with honors at the DSC on October 2016, receiving 20 transferable credits out of the possible 61 that was completed on entering, with a perfect 4.0 US converted GPA. He received near perfect SAT score in Mathematics & Grammar Usage, which definitely placed him at the top of the applicant pool for selection.
 
The scholarship is to be used toward tuition, fees or any direct university charges such as on-campus room and board. The scholarship amount will be divided and will be credited to his tuition charge each semester, upon his enrollment for the 2017-2018 academic year. As an International Student Scholar, he will receive the award each fall and spring of his undergraduate degree program provided he maintains full-time enrollment at Embry-Riddle and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the end of each year.