UFIRST Scholars 2020 Recipients
Congratulations to the 2020 UFIRST Scholars!
FIRST is proud to announce this year’s 11 scholarship recipients from the UFIRST Scholars Program. These 11 students received a total of $13.000 in awards for their post-secondary education. Congratulations to everyone and we wish you the best of luck as you continue your education.
Naseer Ahmed
University of Kotli Azad Jammu
Goals & Aspirations: The highest calling for me is to serve the greater good of humanity and the world. Many people are tempted to be selfish and do what only benefits themselves. Yet humans also have an altruistic instinct that fill us with a sense of satisfaction when we are able to help others
Ryan Balog
Robert Morris University
Goals & Aspirations: I want to influence students and be a role model for many. I want to show my future students that nothing can hold you back.
Kaylee Brown
Bradley University
Goals & Aspirations: I want to go into the medical field to become a pediatric dermatologist. I want to be able to help kids with skin issues like me.
Tshering Choden
Royal Thimpu College
Goals & Aspirations: To obtain a Bachelor's Degree, continue further studies and obtain a Masters, go into child counseling and help in the future.
Christina DaSilva
Purdue University
Goals & Aspirations: I aspire to become certified as a registered dietitian and work in the competitive field of athletics, promoting optimal performance through proper nutrition.
William Egan
Louisiana State University
Goals & Aspirations: To just be like everyone else. Sadly, that will never happen and I will always be "visually different." Career goals would be to have a good paying job in a place where I make a difference or even work to be awarded patents for unique ideas.
Emelia Gregor
University of Redlands
Goals & Aspirations: My goals are to get my BA in Liberal Studies and Spanish and my MA in Education so that I may pursue my goal of becoming a high school Spanish teacher.
Katharine Hamel
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University of New Hampshire
Goals & Aspirations: To become a nurse or work in healthcare. I want to provide support and help to those in need.
Rylee Iott
University of Sioux Falls
Goals & Aspirations: My goals and aspirations are to earn a bachelor's degree with a double major in accounting and business administration. Following that, I plan to continue my education at the University of Sioux Falls to work towards my Masters.
Adam Klafter
Savannah College of Art & Design
Goals & Aspirations: To be more independent and become successful after graduating college.
Alex Yoder
Indiana Wesleyan University
Goals & Aspirations: I want to get a college degree and teach children in a public school setting. I want to have a part in raising and inspiring the next generation.
