Past Winners and Current Students
2025 – JUSTIN TAYLOR AND SOPHIA STYLIANOS
Justin Taylor intends to seek a degree in computer science in pursuit of his goal of becoming an AR designer to create innovative medical imaging software to support more accurate diagnoses and treatment of diseases. In Justin’s words, “This scholarship represents more than just financial support; it’s a powerful vote of confidence in my potential and dreams. It lifts the weight of overwhelming debt, allowing me to pursue higher education with a clear focus on making a lasting impact in my community.”
Sophia Stylianos plans to continue understanding human behaviors with her study of Anthropology at U-M’s College of LSA. In Sophia’s words, “I am beyond grateful and honored to be welcomed into the Wolverine community with such open arms and support, before I even step on campus! I’m so excited to be an avid learner and athlete at Michigan, where I know the family I’ll gain and lessons I’ll learn will be invaluable. Thank you very much to the UMDC Alumni community for making Michigan that much more of a reality.” After graduating from Michigan, Sophia plans to go to law school. She will always wear Maize and Blue, and support the community members that do alongside her!
2024 – AMEN LEMIESA AND REYAN YUNUS
Amen Lemiesa is a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD. He has a passion for automotive engineering and plans to develop vehicles that are not only more powerful and fuel efficient, but also seamlessly integrate electric technology with traditional combustion engines. In Amen’s own words, “The UMDC scholarship is one of the greatest honors, and I will be forever grateful to the alumni association for honoring me with such a gift. This scholarship will not only enable me to delve into the vast extracurricular opportunities that the University of Michigan has to offer but also empower me to pursue my academics boldly, knowing that I have the faith and confidence of the U-M Club of Washington, D.C. After the next four years of joining project teams, participating in cutting edge research, and attending U-M athletic events I can’t wait to begin giving back to this wonderful community!”
Reyan Yunus is a graduate of Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, VA. He plans to study computer engineering and use that learning to support his passion for engineering solutions for citizens of third world countries. In Reyan’s own words “Attending a top tier engineering program was always a goal of mine and I want to thank the Alumni club for making this goal feasible for me. Their guidance and financial support helped me to make my choice to commit to Michigan, and I am very excited for what lies ahead!”
2023 – MAE GREEVES AND DIEGO CORONADO
For the first time, we were pleased to announce two recipients of scholarship assistance from the 2023 Samuel L. Chappell Family UMDC Scholarship!
Mae plans to attend the U-M School of Kinesiology on her way to pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. In Mae’s words, “I am incredibly grateful and humbled to receive the UMDC scholarship. Attending the University of Michigan has been a dream of mine, and this generous support has helped make that dream a reality. With this assistance, I am now able to pursue a degree in Kinesiology and explore my passion for understanding how the brain controls movement and how neurological disruptions affect this process. But what makes this scholarship even more meaningful is that it comes from fellow Wolverines who know what it takes to be successful at UMich. Their belief in my potential and investment in my future is truly inspiring. I am honored to be a part of the UMDC Alumni community and look forward to representing it well.”
Diego plans to study Civil and Materials Engineering. In Diego’s words, “I am forever thankful and honored to the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Greater Washington, D.C., for generously granting me such a scholarship. This scholarship will allow me to be part of a big community. I will be more than just a student; I will join clubs, attend athletic events, participate in ongoing research, and participate in community service. I want to help the growing Latino population in Ann Arbor. However, I do not only want to help those in the Ann Arbor community, but I want to make an impact around the world. There is so much I want to do at the University of Michigan, and I cannot wait to start.”
2022 – KRISTINA SOILAND
Kristina will enroll in the College of Engineering to study Biomedical Engineering, where she looks forward to being immersed in a problem-based, experiential learning environment that will give her the skills to develop novel solutions to support the successful recovery from life-altering injuries and maintain her intense commitment to the human side of engineering.
In Kristina’s own words, “This scholarship allows me to join the inclusive, global, and diverse community for which U-M is known. Additionally, I can’t wait to participate, as both a player and spectator, in the many U-M athletic events, where the school spirit is both energizing and palpable. With the 2022 fall semester just two months away, I look forward to calling the vibrant and culturally-rich setting of Ann Arbor home! GO BLUE!”
Past Winners:
- 2021 – Sara Chae
- 2020 – Marwa Houalla
- 2019 – Samantha Rios
- 2018 – Sarah Addo
- 2017 – Will Roberts
- 2016 – Ankita Sharma
- 2015 – Alisha Jennings-Olowosuko
- 2014 – Emma Keegan
- 2013 – Sagarika Das
- 2012 – Hana Baker
- 2011 – Nicholas Tountasakis
- 2010 – Lisa Gross
- 2009 – Dan Ackerman
- 2008 – Holly Shablack
- 2007 – Nabeel Qadri
- 2006 – Miles Jackson
- 2005 – Sonya Cho
- 2004 – Teresa Glodek
- 2003 – Kendal Sparks
- 2002 – Evan Quasney
- 2001 – Candice Taylor
- 2000 – Ian Gifford
- 1999 – Mike Pearson
- 1998 – Stacy Lee