MHS Senior Receives First Schwartz Science Scholarship

Millburn High School senior Benjamin Lieber recently was named the first recipient of the B. Robert Schwartz Memorial Science Scholarship.

The stipend will be awarded yearly to a promising senior science student who plans to continue academic studies in chemistry or related sciences. It is a tribute to Bob Schwartz, a professional chemist and longtime Millburn resident who valued hard work, self-motivation and a focus on excellence. This award is given to the student who exemplifies these values.

The award was presented to Lieber by members of the Schwartz family—his widow Marilyn, his son Dr. George Schwartz (MHS '64) and his daughter Barbara Schwartz (MHS '68).

Lieber, a 2010 Intel Semifinalist, has been a student in the Millburn High School Science Research program. He said in a press release science research is, "one of the best things that happened to me at Millburn High School." He will be attending the California Institute of Technology in the fall.