OUR STUDENTS ARE OUR FUTURE
Scholarships expand access to the opportunities and experiences students need to discover their passion and unlock their purpose. And they are doing incredible things! Read on to meet some of our students who have benefited from your generosity.
“Thank you so much for giving back to Emory to help students like me. My time at Emory has been nothing short of life-changing. Emory has not only prepared me for a career in book publishing but a life of critical thinking and continued curiosity.”
—Raegan Allen 23C, Kristen E. Altongy Memorial Scholarship
“I want to use this education as a springboard to start a career in health communications. I want to tell stories that inspire people to protect their health, their families’ health, and to take action in their own communities.”
—Deanna Altomara 20C 23PH, Hahn-Swanson Family Endowed Scholarship
“After graduating, I want to channel my passion for neuroscience by pursuing a research role in the industry to build devices that redefine human hearing. In addition to that, I want to use my academic background to educate communities here and back home about the importance of creating equitable learning environments for all.”
—Dakshitha Bashettyhalli Anandakumar 24G, Emory Alumni Board Leadership Scholarship Endowment
“As I write my dissertation and work on job materials, I am grateful for your support in allowing my full attention to fall on my academic pursuits. Because of this, I have been able to submit an article for review this semester, in addition to applying for jobs, postdocs, and finishing fellowships.”
—Georgia Brunner 21G 24G, Blair Rogers Major and James Russell Major Dissertation Award
“Gifts like these allow students like me to jump headfirst into the service of the gospel and not be stressed about school debt. I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity. Now, as I transition into full-time ministry, I will feel the wind at my back, the warmth on my face, and the rain on my field.”
—Co’Relous Bryant 23T, Burt H. Masters Scholars Endowment
“I cannot thank you enough for giving me the resources I need for the privilege of becoming a physician. It is because of you that my hands have been able to bring a new life into this world and to hold hands with a patient when they left it. I cannot imagine a greater gift than the one you have given me.”
—Lauren Costley 23M, Dr. David Henry Poer Scholarship Endowment
“As a first-generation American and an Army veteran, I appreciate all the little things in life, particularly the kindness of strangers. After graduating, I intend to make lasting impacts in my community, the lives of those around me and help develop future leaders. Thank you for making this possible.”
—Davor Dujmovic 24B, Andrea Johnson McGrath 04MBA Endowed Scholarship
“For as long as I can remember, I wanted to become a physician. I will forever be appreciative of the opportunity to be at Emory and to learn and develop into a physician capable of helping people from all paths of life. Thank you for making it possible to pursue my goals.”
—Kester Gibbons 23M, Alfred Friedman Memorial Scholarship Endowment
“I am honored and deeply humbled to have received this scholarship to help me answer the call God has placed on my life. Thank you for your generous support of theological education at Candler.”
—Nicholas Grainger 23T, Frank and Helen Sherman Scholarship Fund
“I have dreamed of becoming a doctor for as long as I can remember. I will be the first doctor in my family, and this will only be possible because of the scholarship made possible by you. Thank you for helping me achieve my dreams.”
—Jasmine Herd 26M, Charles Ernest Murphey Scholarship Endowment
“I cannot begin to explain how immensely grateful I am for your generosity and support through my scholarship. As a first-generation student from a low-income background, finances had a huge weight in my decision where to pursue my Masters of Public Health. I would not have been able to pursue public health without this scholarship.”
—Shahreen Hussain 23PH, Marian Woodward Ottley Scholarship
“Receiving this scholarship relieved a lot of financial strain for my family and me. It reduced my tuition and allowed me to move into campus housing during the pandemic. In spite of COVID-19, I was able to feel like a college student again and pursue my studies in a more engaging way.”
—Sabina Iqbal 23C, Ammerman Scholarship Fund
“I come from a low-income household, and my parents taught me that learning is limitless. Your generosity has inspired me to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves and give back to the community.”
—Mandy Jiang 22Ox 24N
“This scholarship allows me to devote my spare time to volunteering with student-run clinics and engaging with residents in an active senior-living community. I cannot thank you enough for playing such an essential role in helping me accomplish my dream.”
—Prachi Khambhati 25B, Suzie C. Tindall Medical Scholarship Endowment
“Thank you for this support. I'm a proud member of a family of first-generation Vietnamese refugees who resettled in Clarkston, Georgia, more than twenty years ago. Growing up, I never imagined I would be able to attend college, let alone medical or graduate school.”
—Tu Khong 23M 24PH, The McGowan Family Scholarship
“A scholarship is not only about money. It is an acknowledgment that your community believes in you and is willing to invest in your success. Thank you for investing in me and being on this journey with me.”
—Grace Kiwanuka-Woernle 25C, Michael A. Blum Emory Advantage Endowed Scholarship
“Without this financial assistance, my family would not have been able to afford the quality of education I am receiving. In my second year, I’ve further developed my passion for international politics and my interest in statistics and sociology. The resources available to me have been extraordinarily helpful as I prepare for a future career in human rights advocacy.”
—Lenora Upchurch 22Ox, Sammy Clark Endowed Scholarship
“From a young age, I wanted a career that would enable me to use my passion for science to serve humanity. Thanks to you, I can positively impact many lives, alleviating suffering and contributing to the medical community and the well-being of our society.”
—Courtney Lewis 23M, Suzie C. Tindall Medical Scholarship Endowment
“By the start of my sophomore year, I was the president of the Oxford Chemistry Club, co-president of the Oxford Biotechnology and Biochemistry Club, and co-founder of the Oxford Cooking Club. I plan to continue striving academically and pushing myself to new limits in preparation for medical school.”
—Abel Lindley 22Ox, B. Lisa Friddell, MD, Memorial Scholarship
“I believe that my education at Emory will enable me to bring new insights to my work as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Your gift supports students like me desiring to make a difference in the world around them, even when it means making momentous mid-career changes. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and will strive to honor this legacy as I move forward in my education and into the wider world.”
—Carmie McDonald 97Ox 23T, Charles and Carolyn Wilson Scholarship Fund
“I can honestly say I would be unable to attend law school without this scholarship. The opportunities that I have today are thanks to the sacrifices of so many people in my life and the magnanimity of donors such as yourself. Please know that your gifts have a real, positive impact on the lives of so many students.”
—Timothy McWhirter 23L, Judge Anthony Alaimo Endowed Scholarship
“I have worked as a cancer researcher at the bench for many years, focused primarily on studying treatments for advanced breast cancer. My goal is to help prevent chronic diseases, such as cancer, by understanding the problems faced by community members so that I can help develop more effective programs and policies.”
—Rita Nahta 23PH, M.B. Seretean Scholarship
“The William A. Matthews Scholarship has not only allowed me to attend Emory University and Oxford College but also allowed me to stay financially stable throughout my recent battle with cancer. Thank you for allowing me to attend Oxford College and to stay financially stable through a very tempestuous part of my life.”
—Zakkery Percival 23Ox, William Arthur Matthews Scholarship
“I am a committee member of the Remote Medical Area chapter at Emory. Helping provide underserved communities with medical care is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. No words can express the gratitude I have for the opportunity to take part in meaningful experiences like this.”
—Alekhya Pidugu 24C, Benson Family Scholarship Endowment
“Pursuing a Master of Business Administration has been one of the most transformative endeavors of my life. I have encountered professors who have been a positive influence, a group of students who helped grow my passion for business, and an institution that has forged my character.”
—Juan Sebastian Ponce 23B, Acosta Family International MBA Scholarship
“On top of being a full-time college student, I received chemotherapy for Leukemia for three and a half years. With the generosity of your scholarship, I can continue my path to change the way we treat Leukemia, providing less toxic ways to treat it. Thank you for helping me achieve what I once thought was impossible!”
—Travis Reese 23Ox, Robert Ingram Scholarship
“Thank you for your continued trust and confidence in my academic dream and progress. I would not have been able to be as involved as I was without the generosity of donors who place trust and hope in students. Thank you for all that you have done.”
—Rodrigo Salinas 24C, Naomi and Jay Mizroch Scholarship Endowment
“Ministry was not a calling of mine until I had a ‘crisis of faith’ that the United Methodist Church helped me navigate. Finding an affirming, life-giving, justice-oriented church with real people doing good work full of love and human messiness has changed my life for the better. I wouldn’t be here without your generosity.”
—Kelly Scott 25T, Jarrell Family Scholarship Endowment
“Thank you so much for investing in my future through your scholarship contribution. The cost of law school can be a formidable burden, and you have now helped lighten it for me. My goal is to impact others positively through the law.”
—Emory Thompson 24L, C. Robert Henrikson Endowed Scholarship Fund
“This scholarship will allow me to combine my passions for public health and policy to pursue my dream career as a health care regulatory attorney. I am very grateful that you have chosen to invest in Emory’s future leaders and changemakers and that you saw such potential in me.”
—Jackie Weiss 21C 24L, Boisfeuillet Jones Law School Scholarship Endowment
“Your generosity has been instrumental in providing me with the opportunity to develop into someone capable of contributing further to society. I am grateful for your kindness and dedication.”
—Zaim Zibran 24B, Zipper Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
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