Syracuse, N.Y., July 26 – SRC, Inc., formerly Syracuse Research Corporation, in association with the Erie Canal Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, is pleased to announce the SRC Scholarship, a $2,500 merit based scholarship presented to a matriculating State University of New York Institute of Technology student.

Bob Roberts, president and CEO of SRC, stated, “We are excited to offer this scholarship opportunity to prospective and current SUNY IT students. At SRC, we believe it is our responsibility to support higher education in our community. Our hope is that this scholarship will encourage students to enter careers in technology, and ultimately strengthen the workforce in Central New York.”

The 2010/2011 SRC Scholarship was awarded to Kevin Burr, a SUNY IT student, in recognition of his exceptional academic achievements, as well as his dedication to service in his community. The scholarship is designed to acknowledge an outstanding potential or currently matriculated SUNY IT student studying electronics, electrical engineering, computer engineering and/or other science and technology related fields.

The SRC Scholarship provides a $2,500 financial award, a one-year AFCEA membership and a subscription to “Signal Magazine.”

About SRC and SRCTec
SRC is a research and development company with more than 50 years of experience in defense, environment and intelligence. SRCTec, an SRC company, provides manufacturing and logistics support for complex electronics systems. Together, through innovation in science, technology and information, they are redefining possible^®. They work with the customer for the best solution – not the bottom line – resulting in nationally significant, next generation products and services.

SRC and SRCTec employ more than 1,100 people in 14 offices throughout Colorado, Maine, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. There are more than 100 positions currently available nationwide. For more information, visit http://srcinc.com/.