2023 Celebration of Scholarships and Fellowships Dinner

Lawrence-Klose Family Endowed Scholarship

A native of Washington, DC, Chinyere spent her high school years on George Washington University’s campus while attending the School Without Walls. She explored dual-enrollment programs with GW which sparked her interest in studying at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Chinyere is majoring in psychological and brain sciences with a minor in fine arts; her interests range from sustainability to poetry writing to studio art. After graduation, she will serve as a Student Life Coordinator for GW’s Pre-College and International Summer Programs. Chinyere’s ultimate goal is to serve as a vehicle for positive change for underserved populations through the use of technological advancements. As a scholarship recipient, she hopes to make an impact by inspiring first-generation, low-income students the same way donors inspired her.

Catherine Breen Student Assistance Fund 

Jane is in her final year at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) and has dreamt of becoming a physician since she was a child. Jane recalls admiring the office of her mother, who is also a physician, where she witnessed how fulfilling it was to help patients live a better quality of life. A native of Charlotte, NC, Jane completed her undergraduate degree in biology at UNC Chapel Hill and chose GW because of the specific focus on public health. She has worked extensively with the SMHS Office of Admissions and has a keen interest in ensuring the admissions process is equitable for all. Jane is pursuing a career in pediatrics and hopes to become a physician who is active in her community and able to advocate for public health initiatives and health equity. 

Harold Griffith Sutton Memorial Scholarship

Josh is a senior at the Elliott School of International Affairs studying international affairs with an interest in real estate and serving underrepresented populations. Growing up in Chicago, IL, Josh knew he wanted to attend an institution where diversity and culture were recognized and celebrated, leading him to GW. Josh has worked with organizations including Chicago Scholars, GENESYS Works, Project Destined, and recently had the opportunity to participate in a short-term study abroad trip to Guadalajara, Mexico to evaluate environmental factors affecting the region. In his rare downtime, Josh enjoys attending GW basketball games, trying local DC restaurants, and meeting people from different backgrounds/cultures.