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SCTE Foundation calls for applications for Catherine Oakes memorial leadership scholarship for women

EXTON, PA - Applications are now being accepted by the SCTE Foundation for the Catherine Oakes Memorial Leadership Scholarship for Women.The new award will recognize, reward and provide educational opportunities for women who aspire to become leaders in cable engineering or operations.  Created to honour the memory of the senior vice president, operations for SCTE who passed away suddenly last fall, the scholarship is funded entirely by donations earmarked specifically in her name.  To date, cable system operators, vendors and individuals have donated more than $35,000 in recognition of Oakes’ contributions to the industry.The Foundation will award an initial grant...