La Salle Students Receive Scholarships from University’s Computer Science Advisory Board

La Salle University students Ted Schuck and John Sehi recently received Computer Science Advisory Board Scholarships. Both are double majors in Computer Science and Mathematics and in La Salle’s Honors program.

Schuck has been able to put his passion for computer programming and the skills he’s learned to use this semester with an internship as a software developer with Bisys Retirement Services in Dresher, Pa.

“La Salle has helped form the base for my career in the real world,” said Schuck, who lives in Northeast Philadelphia. “I’ve seen this is my internship. I’ve seen how what I’ve learned at La Salle can benefit a company. It feels great to be given this honor. It’s nice to be recognized for my achievements.”

“I’ve been interested in computers since sixth grade. I was introduced to programming in high school and have enjoyed it ever since,” he said. After graduation, Schuck plans to pursue a career in software development. “I love being able to make a computer do what I want it to,” he said. “I’ve put so much hard work into my career at La Salle. This scholarship reflects that. It shows I’m doing a good job.”

Sehi, who lives in Fairless Hills, Pa., said, “I’m very proud of receiving this scholarship. It’s nice to see my work come into play.” He hopes to pursue a career in Computer Science following graduation in the spring.

Sehi is involved in many extracurricular activities and is as vice president of his fraternity and secretary of the math club. “I’ve done a quite a bit and accomplished a lot,” he says. “I’ve worked hard.”

He has worked on two independent student research projects with La Salle Mathematics and Computer Science faculty: one on the simulation software Coercion, and another on a cryptology workshop.

After graduation, Sehi would like to pursue a career with Google. “I want a great work environment where I can be creative and express my ideas. I think I could do that there,” he says.

To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit an essay highlighting their leadership positions and abilities as well as their academic honors. John Sehi, another La Salle student majoring in both Mathematics and Computer Science, received the other scholarship.