The mission of The Pampalena C. Watson Excellence in Education Memorial Scholarship is to provide college students with resources that will support their college education. The scholarship is awarded yearly to a well-deserving student who is a high school senior or starting their freshman year enrolled in a 4-year college/university as a Science or Education Major with a 3.0 or higher (high school or college) GPA. Each recipient must use the scholarship funds awarded toward educational expenses (i.e., tuition, textbooks, or technology) in order to alleviate financial gaps which may contribute to unforeseen barriers to begin/continue their college-level education. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a Science or Education Degree entering their freshman year while applicants in their sophomore year may be considered.