Past Recipients
Abigail Admase
Denver, Colorado
M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases
“BGE has a lot to offer, and being up-to-date with everything at your disposal can help you make the most out of your graduate school experience.”
Khushi Bruta
Fairfax, Virginia
M.S. in Pharmacology
“I view every challenge as an opportunity for personal growth and learning. I firmly believe that nothing in this world is permanent – no situation or obstacle lasts forever. This, too, shall pass.”
Christian Estrada
Silver Spring, Maryland
Special Master’s Program in Physiology & Biophysics
“Growing up, I witnessed health disparities firsthand, which fueled my passion for closing these gaps in healthcare as a provider committed to cultural competency and compassionate care.”
Tsegie Kassahun
Silver Spring, Maryland
M.S. in Health Informatics & Data Science
“My experience as a military officer in healthcare sparked my interest in data. My clinical background helped me see the gaps in healthcare, and now I aim to bridge those gaps using both my clinical and technical skills.”
Linara Welte
Potomac, Maryland
M.S. in Tumor Biology
“After earning my master’s in Tumor Biology, I hope to pursue a Ph.D. and become a professor. I dream about leading a lab that challenges the field of breast cancer therapeutics and treatment resistance.”
Apply for Hoyas for Science
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.