2024 Ignatian Hoya Biomedical Academic Scholarship Recipients

Past Recipients

Michael Bratslavsky

Michael Bratslavsky

Syracuse, New York
M.S. in Biotechnology

“I aim to apply my knowledge from this program to the hospital setting to help bring emerging and innovative therapies to patients.”


Collin Duff

Collin Duff

Allentown, Pennsylvania
Special Master’s Program in Physiology & Biophysics

“I chose Georgetown for my graduate studies because of the school’s commitment to serving disadvantaged populations across our D.C. community and globally.”


Karim El Khoury

Karim El Khoury

Lebanon
M.S. in Bioinformatics

“I’m passionate about using my skills to make healthcare more equitable and accessible for people in underserved communities.”


Morgan Ling

Morgan Ling

Tallahassee, Florida
M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics

“I am passionate about women’s health and promoting access to care in underserved populations.”


Daniel Vizcarra

Daniel Vizcarra

Las Vegas, Nevada
M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

“Community service for me means a reciprocating relationship: By forging a bond with diverse people through compassion, I strive to become as a culturally competent, community-first physician.”


Elisa Yanni

Elisa Yanni

Scranton, Pennsylvania
M.S. in Integrative Neuroscience

“Everyone comes in with a different academic background, so don’t be nervous to ask questions or admit you don’t know something. Making mistakes is how we learn and grow.”


Apply for the Ignatian Hoya Scholarship

We encourage applicants to our master’s degree programs to apply for this scholarship! Visit the Ignatian Hoya Biomedical Academic Scholarship page for the instructions and application.