Past Winners and Current Students
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!”
2021 – SARA CHAE
Sara will enroll in the School of Kinesiology and intends to study Movement Science with a minor in public policy. In high school, Sara assisted with university research regarding anatomical abnormalities, established a program in her community to provide elementary and middle school students with age-appropriate articles and experiments to foster an interest in STEM, and has been a member of multiple honor societies ang led her church’s youth worship team. After graduating from Michigan, she intends to attend medical school and aspires to be a pediatrician.
2020 – MARWA HOUALLA
Mara will attend the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, hoping to eventually major in Economics. She spent much of her childhood in Lebanon, learning English as a second language and then tutoring other students in her high school’s ESOL program. She is an excellent addition to the Leaders and Best.
In Marwa’s words, “I am incredibly fortunate to take this opportunity provided by the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Greater Washington, D.C. With this scholarship, I will finally be able to satisfy my academic and intellectual drive at UMich! I cannot wait to further delve into wealth inequality, participate in research, and surround myself with other economics enthusiasts. I am certain that UMich will provide me all the needed resources and opportunities to become an economist, lawyer and ultimately lawmaker.
“Academics aside, if the cold weather proves to be docile, I’ll be sure to drench myself in maize and blue paint at the Big House! At UMich, I will learn as much from my peers as I will from my professors. And I look forward to being a community of students from all across the United States and 92 nations. Go Blue!!”
2019 – SAMANTHA RIOS
Samantha will enroll at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. In high school, she has been active in her drama community both inside and outside of school, her school chorus, and her church as a Sunday School teacher. She is the first member of her family to attend college, and she looks forward to studying musical theatre and business.
In Samantha’s own words: “I am extremely honored to have been chosen as the scholarship recipient this year. This scholarship is a dream come true: I will now be able to attend the University of Michigan as a Musical Theatre major and be a part of the leaders and the best. I plan to immerse myself in the community, take challenging classes, minor in Performing Arts Management, and live by the motto: arts, knowledge, and truth. I’m immensely grateful to the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Greater Washington, D.C. for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful and thriving community. I cannot wait for what the next four years will bring.”
Past Winners:
- 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