BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) -- Who knew science could be so rewarding?
A lot of good things are still coming to a homeless New York area teen who's a semifinalist in national science contest.
Samantha Garvey appeared yesterday as a guest on the "Ellen" talk show, where she received a $5,000 scholarship from AT&T to the college of her choice. She was also given a J.C. Penney gift card and a $1,000 gift card from Whole Foods.
Last week, the Brentwood High School senior was named one of 300 semifinalists in the prestigious Intel science contest. Her story attracted national attention after it was reported that she and her family had been forced to move to a homeless shelter on New Year's Eve.
She'll learn next week whether she's one of 40 finalists -- the day after she attends the State of the Union address as the guest of a local congressman.
Meanwhile, county officials have found a rent-subsidized home for the aspiring marine biologist and her family.