Racial disparities in career advancement have long been a pervasive issue that continues to hinder marginalized individuals, exacerbating the lack of fairness, equity, and inclusion in our society. This problem not only affects the individuals directly impacted but also has far-reaching consequences for our communities and economy as a whole. One of the key reasons […]
In today’s rapidly changing world, the challenges faced by graduates are more daunting than ever before. From economic uncertainties to technological disruptions, the road to success is filled with obstacles that can hinder the progress of even the most talented individuals. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it is a big issue that has […]
Legacy admissions reform is a pressing issue that demands our attention. It is a practice that perpetuates inequality and hinders progress towards fairness, equity, and inclusion in our educational institutions. By giving preferential treatment to applicants who have family ties to the institution, legacy admissions create a system that disadvantages marginalized individuals and exacerbates existing […]
My name is Alexandra Zaragoza. I’m a Puerto Rican undergraduate student at University of Miami majoring in Industrial Engineering with a Pre-Med concentration. With the combination of my major and my concentration, I plan to become a doctor with engineering knowledge, which will allow me to offer an effective and productive administrative service to all […]
My name is Victoria Damon and I attend the University of Florida in Gainesville. I am an English major and hope to obtain a PhD in English someday. I am an active member of a Christian college group called Alive, which serves the community by volunteering at the local homeless shelter and a home for […]
My name is Tori Owens and I am a freshman at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. I am majoring in Public Relations and I am also on the golf team at KSU. In my free time I love to cook, and I also love spending time with my dog C.J. This scholarship will help […]
I decided on pursuing a career in physical education having spent several years in ESL education and realizing that whilst I loved teaching, language was not my preferred area. I missed being active and constantly working inside, so moving into physical education seemed a natural fit. My hobbies have always revolved around sport, and my […]
My name is Robin Wall. Thank you for the generous scholarship through the Honor Society Foundation. I am pursuing a Master of Music Education with an emphasis in Kodály, which is a way of developing musical skills and teaching musical concepts, beginning in very young children. My undergraduate college experience at Oklahoma Baptist University opened […]
I am a mother of four beautiful teenagers, a wife to an amazing man of faith, and a child of God. Growing up, I lived in poverty, according to our society. I am the first person in my immediate family that has ever been to college. As an adolescent, I found myself getting caught up […]
I am working on my PhD at UF in geosciences studying extensional tectonics in the western US. I enjoy going on walks, reading at parks, and listening to podcasts. I am extremely grateful for the scholarship that I have been given because it will provide me with the funds needed to travel for my research. […]