Honors Scholarship Recipients

Recipients of named Honors scholarships have been invited to share biographical information using this public forum. We are proud of these wonderful scholars and of every Honors Husky, present, past, and future!

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Zoe Mertz

English (Creative Writing)
Claire Gupta

Law, Societies, and Justice

Claire Gupta LinkedIn

Award(s): Honors Achievement Award (2 years), Hennes Scholarship

Award Year(s): 2016 2020

Major(s): Law, Societies, and Justice

Hometown: GLENVIEW, IL

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I am an aspiring attorney interested in the ways that law, social justice, and entrepreneurship intersect. Passionate about increasing equity and access within the higher education system, I have been a student representative on both the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity Vice President\'s Student Advisory Board and the Provost\'s Advisory Committee for Students during my time at UW. Being a part of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program and a campus tour guide were also highlights of my college experience. After graduating with a B.A. in Law, Societies, and Justice with minors in Entrepreneurship and Human Rights, I will be pursuing my J.D. at UC Berkeley School of Law.

Award Year:
2016 2020
Harkiran Singh

Political Science (Internatl Security)
Alisa Das

Law
Elena Orlando

Law, Societies, and Justice
Irika Sinha

Biology (Molecular, Cellular & Develop); Biochemistry
Keong Mu Jason Lim

Neuroscience
Robin Repeta

Political Science (Internatl Security)
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Casey Chen

Chemistry
Sophia Carey

English; Comparative History of Ideas

Sophia Carey

Award(s): Honors International Access Scholarship, Honors Undergraduate Scholar Award (1yr partial) #3

Award Year(s): 2020

Major(s): English; Comparative History of Ideas

Hometown: SEATTLE, WA

I am graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English and the Comparative History of Ideas with College Honors and a minor in Drama. For the last four years I have been involved in the Early Entrance Drama Society at UW as an actor, producer, and most recently as the director of Aristophanes\' The Frogs. During my time at UW I have completed over fifteen research projects in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. My senior thesis, \"Public Works in Progress: Seattle Rep's The Winter\'s Tale as Utopian Process in the Context of COVID-19\" was a dramaturgical case study of the Seattle Rep\'s Public Works program, a community-based theater initiative. Beginning August 2022 I will be a student of the MFA in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism at Yale University.

I am incredibly grateful for the scholarships I have received for the freedom they have offered me to pursue experiences about which I am passionate with less concern over finances than I would have felt otherwise.

Award Year:
2020
Mackenzie Leach

Computer Science; Information Systems
Marika Bierma

Microbiology; Comparative History of Ideas

Marika Bierma LinkedIn

Award(s): Honors Achievement Award (1 yr partial) #3

Award Year(s): 2020

Major(s): Microbiology; Comparative History of Ideas

Hometown: AURORA, OR

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I came to UW from a small town outside of Portland, Oregon. As an aspiring physician, I thought I would major in STEM, but I soon realized my passions lie in a broader range of studies. Pursuing a double degree in Microbiology and Comparative History of Ideas has truly allowed me to explore multiple facets of medicine--from the science of disease to the unique cultures of different groups of individuals. I am extremely grateful for my time at the UW. These past four years have challenged me and allowed me to grow in so many ways. From exploring new areas of study to building an amazing lifelong community, I have truly enjoyed my undergraduate experience!

Award Year:
2020
Mariam Benazouz

Molecular Engineering
Mina Hassani

Political Science; Law, Societies, and Justice

Mina Hassani

Award(s): Bordeaux Scholarship, Honors Undergraduate Scholar Award (1 qtr partial)

Award Year(s): 2020 2021

Major(s): Political Science; Law, Societies, and Justice

Hometown: LAKE TAPPS, WA

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I have always been fascinated by politics, seeing the way it shapes our lives and our world. I have spent my time at UW studying injustices, analyzing the historical and present effects of our institutions, and thinking about the ways we can create a better society. I have been so lucky to have such educational and fun experiences such as a study abroad to Sweden, job at Common Power, internship for the Middle Eastern Student Commission, and more. Honors has been instrumental in creating and helping me learn through community, providing lessons and spaces that left an immeasurable impact on my education. Knowing that community is at the center of all my passions, I look forward to graduating from UW with an emphasis on the people around me, how I can help them, and how I can learn from them.

One of the biggest joys I have gotten from this scholarship is remembering the value of a thank you note! I wrote a response to the donors (prompted by an honors survey) and ended up with a free photoshoot and my picture and words on the Honors donor postcard! I was so grateful for the scholarship in the first place, but then to receive continued honors from the program left me feeling so delighted!!!

Award Year:
2020 2021
Neva Hahn

Biology
Lina Park

Neuroscience

Lina Park LinkedIn

Award(s): Mary Gates Honors Scholarship, Friedman-Hechter Scholarship, Honors Undergraduate Scholar Award (1 qtr partial)

Award Year(s): 2018 2020 2021

Major(s): Neuroscience

Hometown: PUYALLUP, WA

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Hello! I'm Lina and I'll be graduating with a Bachelors in Neuroscience and a minor in American Sign Language. I've spent my time at UW researching at the Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, working at the Disability Resources for Students office on campus, leading the UW Chapter for the Brain Exercise Initiative, and so much more! I'm so grateful for all the people that have supported me thus far and made me become who I am today. After graduating, I'll continue working in the research field before applying to medical school. I'm looking forward the my next adventure and what lies ahead of me!

I can't thank enough everyone that has supported my education. Without your support I have not been able to graduate, especially due to the effect that the pandemic had on my family!

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2018 2020 2021
Carter Vu

Aeronautics & Astronautics
Nelson Sun

Mathematics; Computer Science
Phuong Phan

Informatics; Political Science
Aliyah Cleveland

Sociology; Public Health-Global Health
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Olivia Cavalluzzi

En Sc & Tr Rs Mgt: Wildlife Conservation
Sandy Cheng

Computer Science
Phillip Meng

Global and Regional Studies; Finance; Information Systems
Saagar Mehta

Computer Science
Ivan Belikov

Computer Science
Wintana Eyob

Informatics
Lukas Illa

Global and Regional Studies
Kyra Lussier

Pre Social Sciences
Miguel Orr

Landscape Architecture
James Baldwin

Spanish
Phoenix Davis

Biochemistry
Olivia Wang

Music (Theory); Computer Science
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Teia O'Malley

Drama: Design; Linguistics
Nisha BK

Neuroscience
Kirsten Graham

Computer Science
Jaren Hutchings

Envir Science & Terrestrial Resource Mgt
Blake Delisa

Biology (Physiology)
Nathan Loutsis

Political Science (Internatl Security)
Alyssa Lecca

Finance
Nicolaas Jefferson

Computational Finance & Risk Management
Anisa Navarro

Psychology; Anthropology: Medical Anth & Global Hlth
Grant Branstetter

Informatics
Olivia Oomen

Design: Industrial Design
Isabella Colindres Burgos

Public Health-Global Health
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Miles Thomas

Physics: Comprehensive Physics
Brandon Wu

Neuroscience; Public Health-Global Health
Audrey Donahue

Pre Public Health
Kelly Chen

Biology (General)
Naomi Zamarripa Cruz

Political Science
Syed Raza

Biochemistry; Public Health-Global Health
Angelina dos Remedios

Aeronautics & Astronautics
Miriam Roberts

Mechanical Engineering
Simon Wu

Computer Science; Informatics; American Ethnic Studies
Wendy Bui

Business Administration; Certificate in International Business

Honors Scholarship Recipients

Recipients of named Honors scholarships have been invited to share biographical information using this public forum. We are proud of these wonderful scholars and of every Honors Husky, present, past, and future!

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We love Honors

We love Honors

We love Honors