2022 Hoyas for Science Scholarship Recipients

Past Recipients

Maria Rose Belding

Maria Rose Belding

Special Master’s Program

“The lives of others may be beyond our experiences, but they should never be beyond our empathy.”

Sydney Bishop

Sydney Bishop

M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

“I am passionate about mental health, women’s health, and working to solve patient complaints from the inside out.”

Andres Filgueira

Andres Filgueira

M.S. in Bioinformatics

“I’d … like to take advantage of my time here at Georgetown to be more present and involved in the community, so that I can play a part in empowering underserved groups and opening doors for those who come after me.”

Kaly Houston

Kaly Houston

M.S. in Physiology

“I look forward to expanding my passion for science and knowledge of the mechanisms of the human body, while also enhancing my skill set in novel ways to better prepare myself for a future career in healthcare.”

Crystal Jones

Crystal Jones

M.S. in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy

“I want to be able to build a network with professions so that I can help bridge the gap between science, technology, policy and government and disadvantaged groups.”

Jillian Jones

Jillian Jones

M.S. in Tumor Biology

“I pray to be able to propel myself in challenges that will expand my knowledge more than I imagined for this program.”

Arneisha Jones-Murry

Arneisha Jones-Murry

M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

“I hope to be able to use the knowledge I gain from this rigorous coursework in the medical field by contributing to the fight against cancer by providing holistic care.”

Caleigh Kupersmith

Caleigh Kupersmith

M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

“I am confident this rigorous program focused in biochemistry and molecular biology will provide me with ample opportunities to further my education and growth in the field of research.”

Aiah S. Nour

Aiah S. Nour

M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

“To be an effective leader or impactful member of your community (especially marginalized communities), you must be able to understand the needs of your community and turn that understanding into action.”

M. Heath Patterson

M. Heath Patterson

M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

“Only through internalizing and practicing a conception of the patient as a whole, rather than a collection of symptoms, and recognizing the goal of a physician to enhance health rather than eliminate symptoms, can one successfully help patients.”

Kiana Summers

Kiana Summers

Special Master’s Program

“I knew [the Georgetown SMP] was definitely going to be a challenge and hopefully one that would best prepare me for all the trials that come with medical school.”

Ciel Vidale

Ciel Vidale

M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

“I hope to form a better understanding of integrative medicine and apply that in my future endeavors to make the world of medicine more accessible.”

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We encourage applicants to our master’s degree programs to apply for this scholarship! Visit the Hoyas for Science page for the instructions and application.