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ACES Pathways Champion Scholarship funded by The Cliff and Deborah White Family Fund Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Anne Khademian Supporting a Pathways scholarship for a student in the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program for the pursuit of an associate’s degree Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, USM, from (MC) and a bachelor’s degree from a University System and Executive Director of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) of (USM) institution housed on the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. The scholarship will be awarded annually for two-three years at MC and Student Remarks two-three years at USG. Tiffany Flowers Jeriel Ake, UMCP, Public Health Science Towson University, Elementary Education/Special Education Nelsy Andrade, UMBC, Political Science and USG Student Council President Mauricio Angel Beltran, UMCP, Communications Recognition of Scholarships and Recipients Tanjum Chowdhury, UMCP, Public Health Science

Emergency Assistance Fund Oscar Cortez Ortega, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Nyima Dolma, UMBC, Political Science Shirley Brandman Chair, USG Board of Advisors and Education Advocate Cinthia Flores, UMCP, Biological Sciences Lucia Lumbreras, UMCP, Communication Studies Giving to Scholarships at USG Cinthia Martinez Lopez, UMCP, Marketing Paul and Lisa Goetz Josiah Gerard Makasakit, UMGC, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Scholarship Donors Larissa Miranda, UMBC, Psychology Closing Remarks and USG’s 20th Anniversary Video Sena Tassiss, UMD College Park, Public Health Dr. Anne Khademian AFCEA-Bethesda (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) Scholarship

AFCEA plays a key role in national security and facilitates dialogue and cooperation among the civil government, Department of Defense and private industry. AFCEA-Bethesda established this scholarship to be awarded to students from Montgomery College transferring into The Universities at Shady Grove. Students receiving this scholarship have previously received an AFCEA Bethesda scholarship from Montgomery College. Students need to be enrolled in one of the following programs: Simulation & Digital Entertainment, Computer & Information Science, Computer Studies, Computer Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital Media & Web Technology, Information Assurance, Investigative Forensics, Information Systems Management, Construction Management Technology, Health Systems Management or Biotechnology.

Kevin Argueta, UMES, Construction Management Technology

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AFCEA-Bethesda (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) Anonymous Scholarship Continued... Scholarship Continued... Emmalyn Johnston, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education

Kyle Dunkley, UMGC, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Kristiana Kalset, TU, Early Childhood Education

Avneet Kaur, UB, Health Systems Management Yonathan Kebede, UMBC, Computer Science

Paul Minnaert, UMES, Construction Management Technology Elaine Lachin, UMBC, Psychology

Deisy Ramirez, UB, Health Systems Management Karolina Merma, UMBC, Social Work

Ellen Rivera, UB, Health Systems Management Matthew Mortazie, UMCP, Information Science

Raymond Shipe III, UMGC, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Jenifer Ramirez Tabraj, UMCP, Accounting

Loic Soumani Mowa, UMBC, Biotechnology Estefani Reyes Arevalo, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education

Andrea Zuniga, UB, Health Systems Management Tiziano Russo, UMCP, Biological Sciences

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Gaithersburg Anne Schauer, UMCP, Biological Sciences Branch Scholarship Jenis Shahi, UMCP, Management AAUW’s mission is to advance the equity of women and girls through Katerina Villalba, TU, Early Childhood Education advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The AAUW Gaithersburg Branch Scholarship supports women at USG each year who have reached the level of senior in college. The students must be working toward a bachelor’s Board of Advisors Gertrude M Eaton Scholarship degree in an area where women have been traditionally underrepresented, This endowed scholarship is awarded to honor the dedication and service of Dr. such as math, science, technology, engineering, computers, or in the education Gertrude Eaton. It is awarded on an annual basis to one eligible undergraduate, of these, and must be a resident of Montgomery County and have graduated degree-seeking student enrolled in any of the programs offered at USG. from a Montgomery County Public School. Maizie Seals, UMCP, Communication Elizabeth Argaw, UMCP, Biological Sciences

Katie Garcia, UMCP, Biological Sciences

Anonymous Scholarship

This scholarship awards funds to transfer students taking classes attending programs at USG. It is intended to “bridge the gap” between the cost of education and available resources, and reduce the financial burden students face when applying for college loans.

Helina Awayehu, UMCP, Communication

Sarah Drucker, UMCP, Accounting

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Camille and Clifford Kendall USG Endowed Scholarship Camille and Clifford Kendall USG Endowed Scholarship Continued...

Clifford Kendall (who passed away on March 28, 2018), and his wife Camille, Shannon Murray, UMCP, Embedded Systems and Internet of Things founded this endowed scholarship for at least 20 annual scholarships for students enrolled in programs at USG. Candidates must be junior or senior Kiara Navarrete, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice students enrolled in a program at one of the nine partner institutions at USG and are required to participate in a mentor/mentee program. Jessica Nunez Fleitas, UMBC, Psychology

To qualify, student candidates must meet the following criteria: have Melissa Rogers, UMBC, Social Work demonstrated financial need (as determined by FAFSA); show high Emely Santos, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice potential for success; intention of remaining in Maryland upon graduation; demonstrated prior service to others. Esther Wiafe, UMCP, Biological Sciences Emily Alba, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education Eagle Bank ACES Pathways Champion Scholarship Gina Arauzo, UMB, Nursing Supporting a Pathways scholarship for a student in the Achieving Collegiate Natalie Basiliko, UMBC, Psychology Excellence and Success (ACES) program for the pursuit of an associate’s degree from Montgomery College (MC) and a bachelor’s degree from a Nicholas Chau, UMCP, Accounting University System of Maryland (USM) institution housed on the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. The scholarship will be awarded annually for Adejoke Gloria David, UMB, Nursing two-three years at MC and two-three years at USG. Williams Donta, UMBC, Social Work Yinglin Tan, UMCP, Accounting Emma Earnest, UMBC, Social Work EARN Grant Laura Finot, UMB, Nursing WorkSource Montgomery (WSM), the Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) Gisell Gonzalez, UMBC, Social Work and USG, are working together to accelerate the pipeline of Montgomery County residents earning their Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). Kelly Granahan, UMCP, Public Health Science Through the EARN (Employment Advancement Right Now) grant from the Kathryn Hogan, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology Maryland Department of Labor, we are addressing the critical nursing shortage in the county. Yu Ting Huang, UMBC, Psychology Victoria Braudaway, UMB, Nursing Tshiabu Kabongo, UMCP, Accounting Oumou Diakite, UMB, Nursing Kathy Lin, UMB, Nursing Favzieh Gizabi, UMB, Nursing Sandra Maroa, UMCP, Public Health Science Diana Mateos, UMB, Nursing Karim Martin, UMBC, Psychology Ornella Mbakop, UMB, Nursing Alyssa Moran, SU, Exercise Science Manfred Scott, UMB, Nursing

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Florence Nesh Charitable Trust Nursing Scholarship Growing Academic Potential Scholarship funded by The Cliff and Deborah White Family Fund The Florence Nesh Charitable Trust through the PNC Charitable Trust, supports STEM education at USG. This fund provides “gap” scholarship support, which meets student tuition and fee costs that are not paid through federal or state financial grants, Elena Tavenner, UMB, Nursing excluding loans. These scholarships are awarded to full-time students, including five “dreamers”, who all participate in the ACES program. This Greater Achievement Scholars Program group of scholarship recipients get together regularly with the whites and they have formed a mutual support network. It is hoped that over the years, Founded by John and Effie Macklin, the Greater Achievement Scholars these same students will also reach out to support the next group of GAP Program provides scholarship support for full-time, undergraduate students ACES scholars. ACES stands for Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success with a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.75 and with financial need. It is and is a college support partnership among Montgomery County Public aimed to alleviate some portion of financial burden so that those recipients Schools, Montgomery College, and the Universities at Shady Grove where can focus on their academic goals. Moreover, this scholarship recognizes first-generation college-bound students receive ongoing academic coaching, students’ academic potential and serves as a motivator to improve their college readiness and other services that ensure academic success and the GPA while connecting them with a supportive academic community. attainment of a baccalaureate degree.

Yabissira Afework, UMBC, Social Work Chijioke Amadi, UMCP, Biological Sciences Samrawit Assefa-Aton, UMCP, Accounting Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) of Montgomery County Scholarship Selamawit Bekele, UMB, Nursing Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) of Montgomery County supports Sarah Ferede, UMB, Nursing organizations that offer solutions to improve the quality and delivery of healthcare for residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. Jake Hallet, UMCP, Marketing To qualify, student candidates must meet the following criteria: must live in Bitanya Ketema, UMB, Nursing Montgomery County and have their clinical rotation or field placement in a healthcare facility in Montgomery County. Hyun Kwak, UMBC, Social Work Shajia Afrin, UMCP, Public Health Science Mabel Porta, UMCP, Communication Fernando Ma. Agustin Alvarez, UMB, Nursing Agustina Ribulotta, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Feven Kassa Amare, UMBC, Social Work

Martha Ayala-Avelar, UMB, Nursing

Melody Bagdoust, UMCP, Public Health Science

Latifa Bashonga, UMBC, Social Work

Brigith Brito, UMB, Nursing

Celine Chan, UMB, Nursing

Christopher Cruz, UMB, Nursing

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Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) of Montgomery County Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) of Montgomery County Scholarship Continued... Scholarship Continued...

Mistremariam Debay, UMB, Nursing My Trinh Tran, UMBC, Social Work

Laura Finot, UMB, Nursing Bryant Trost, UMB, Nursing

Rene Ashu Mbeng Fnu, UMB, Nursing Eviano Unufe, UMB, Nursing

Veronica Funes, UMBC, Social Work Charlene Zamora, UMB, Nursing

Nura Gunawan, UMB, Nursing Hilton Worldwide Scholarship Tracey Heckel, UMBC, Social Work Hilton plays a constructive role in the lives of students who intend to enroll Elognisse Honfo, UMB, Nursing or are enrolled in a college hotel, hospitality and/or restaurant management program. The Hilton scholarship fund is available to students from diverse Pascaline Kouamegui, UMB, Nursing backgrounds, including groups underrepresented in the hospitality industry and supports a diverse body of qualified candidates for positions within Aisha Marsono, UMCP, Public Health Science the industry.

Mariela Melgar, UMCP, Public Health Science To qualify, student candidates must meet the following criteria: must be enrolled in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hospitality & Tourism Yessica Mendez, UMB, Nursing Management Program; must have financial need, verified by a financial aid office affiliated with the Universities at Shady Grove; must have a cumulative Jennifer Merino, UMBC, Social Work grade point average of at least 3.0 and must maintain at least a 3.0 grade Emmanuella Michel, UMCP, Public Health Science point average each semester; must be willing and able to apply and be considered for an internship at Hilton Worldwide, Inc. Jacob Park, UMB, Nursing Samuel Alexander, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management Zahra Riaz, UMBC, Social Work Xia-Ling Bovell, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management Elisse Marie Rodriguez, UMB, Nursing Brian Medrano, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management Morgan Scharder, UMBC, Social Work Marichu Ortega, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management Kathya Daniela Sheridan, UMBC, Social Work

Elly Shirani, UMB, Nursing

Jennnifer Sorto Escobar, UMB, Nursing

Jency Suresh, UMBC, Social Work

Sena Tassissa, UMCP, Public Health Science

Rebeca Tobar, UMB, Nursing

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Ike and Catherine Leggett Legacy Forward Scholarship Ike and Catherine Leggett Legacy Forward Scholarship Continued...

The Ike and Catherine Leggett Legacy Forward scholarship benefits students Olga Cordero, UMCP, Biological Sciences enrolled in the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program at any one of the nine university partners at the Universities at Shady Grove. Jeeferson Cruz Vargas, UMGC, Cybersecurity The funds will help defray the cost of attendance for ACES students enrolled in programs at the Universities at Shady Grove. The Leggett Legacy Forward Deborah Da Silva, UMBC, Psychology Scholarship honors the lasting contributions that Ike and Catherine Leggett have Batlehem Daniel, UMBC, Psychology made to Montgomery County and the surrounding region. Friends, supporters, and businesses contributed to this scholarship in the Leggetts’ honor to support Diane Dao, UMB, Nursing their unending commitment to educational access and success. Marianeli De Leon, UMCP, Communication Keren Abigail Avanedano Garay, UMGC, Accounting Emely Delcid, UMCP, Communication Melina Acuna-Lopez, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Veronica Delgado, UMBC, Political Science Joy Addae, UMB, Nursing Bhavic Dhanak, UMCP, Marketing Merveille Adomou, UMB, Nursing Moussa Diop, SU, Exercise Science Alexander Amaya, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Brenda Dubon, UMBC, Political Science Sandra Amaya, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Kyle Dunkley, UMGC, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Maria Amigos, UMB, Nursing Jennifer Escalante Escobar, UMB, Nursing Mauricio Angel Beltran, UMCP, Communication Perla Escobar, UMCP, Accounting Marbelis Arana Fuentes, TU, Early Childhood Education Gabriela Estefani Feliz, UMCP, Biological Sciences Evely Arteaga-Rodriguez, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Senali Fonseka, UMB, Nursing Julia Aviles-Zavala, UMBC, Social Work and Psychology Julia Francis, UMCP, Public Health Science Amanda Bellatin, UMCP, Communication Betelehem Getahun, UMBC, Psychology Alyssa Berrios, UMCP, Communication Rosangele Hall, UMBC, Psychology Matthew Burrows, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Diana Hernandez, UMCP, Communication Astrid Cabrera, UMCP, Biological Sciences Ricardo Hernandez, UMCP, Information Science Dani Castillo, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Jessica Hernandez-Bautista, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Yongyu Chen, UMCP, Accounting Keyshawn Hoes, UMCP, Communication Brian Cojom, UMCP, Biological Sciences

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Ike and Catherine Leggett Legacy Forward Scholarship Continued... Ike and Catherine Leggett Legacy Forward Scholarship Continued...

Antonieta Huamani, UMCP, Biological Sciences Emmanuella Michel, UMCP, Public Health Science

Edith Huamani, UMCP, Biological Sciences Jennifer Michel, UMCP, Public Health Science

Gabriel Isaac Feliz, UMCP, Information Science Sally Morales, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education

Nathaniel Jackson, UMBC, Psychology Ange Ngatchou, UMBC, Psychology

Troy K Pauls, Jr. UMCP, Communication Amy Nguyen, UMB, Nursing

Miator Kamei, UMBC, Psychology Anulichi Okorie, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology

Larisa Ketcha, UMCP, Biological Sciences Stephanie Ortiz Corrales, UMBC, Psychology

Marie-Grace Kisalu, UMGC, Business Administration: Accounting Mariandree Paiz, UMBC, Social Work

Ludivine Kom Kiapo, UMBC, Social Work Angela Patino, UMCP, Communication

Tatiana Laguna-Sosa, UMBC, Social Work Renard Petiangambo, UMB, Nursing

Hannah Letren, UMCP, Communication Chelsea Pichardo, UMCP, Communication

Yuqiong Liang, UMCP, Accounting Celeste Puente, UMBC, Psychology

Jamilet Machado, UMBC, Social Work Carlos Quintanilla, SU, Exercise Science

Salimatou Mankajang, SU, Exercise Science David Quinteros, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education

Estrella Marmol, UMCP, Accounting Abraham Ramirez, UMGC, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

Aisha Marsono, UMCP, Public Health Science Keysi Reyes, UMBC, Social Work

Ornella Mbakop, UMB, Nursing Nathalyn Reyes, UMBC, Psychology

Pape Mbaye, UMCP, Public Health Science Ana Rodriguez, UMBC, Social Work

Jennefer Medina, UMBC, Psychology Maria Isabel Ruiz, UMBC, Psychology

Mariela Melgar Cruz, UMCP, Public Health Science Raymond Shipe, UMGC, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

Karen Mellisa Diaz Castillo, UMCP, Accounting Ninsi Steph Alvarez, UMGC, Accounting

Alexandra Mendivil Villafuerte, UMBC, Psychology Sena Tassissa, UMCP, Public Health Science

Ariana Menjivar, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Daniela Torres Romo, UMBC, History

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Ike and Catherine Leggett Legacy Forward Scholarship Continued... Mark Borenstein and Ellen Defraites Borenstein Endowment

Andrea Vasquez, UMCP, Biological Sciences Provides funding to be used at the discretion of the Executive Director including scholarship funding. Alejandra Velasquez, UMBC, Psychology Kristen Cofer, SU, Applied Health Physiology Aristides Villatoro, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Natalya Dahmen, UMGC, Accounting Arianna Williams, UB, Health Systems Management Rebecca Downs, UMB, M.S.W Social Work Andrea Zapata Melara, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Daneisha Johnson, UMB, M.S.W Social Work Yomira Zevallos, TU, Early Childhood Education Mary Ann O’Bara Bateson Endowment and Scholarship Pious Zormelo, UMGC, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity This scholarship was established in honor of Mary Ann O’Bara Bateson, Karuna Charities Washington Scholarship mother of Susan Bateson, former Chair of the USG Board of Advisors. Mary Ann was a Registered Nurse and nursing supervisor during a career that Karuna, which means compassion in Sanskrit, is the heart and soul of spanned from 1952-1997. Following her retirement, Mary Ann continued Karuna Charities. It is a grass-roots organization that makes a difference caring for patients as a hospice volunteer. in the lives of the needy and disadvantaged in the , India, and other countries. One of Karuna’s goals is to help needy and meritorious Lidwin Agyekum, UMB, Nursing students with vocational training or through educational scholarships. Samyak Pandey, UMCP, Public Health Science Audriana Nazzal, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Ingrid Ramirez, UMBC, Psychology

Kendall Alumni Scholarship for Working Students Erica Rosario, UMB, Nursing Clifford Kendall challenged the Kendall Alumni to consider how they could translate the opportunities they had received through their scholarship by Maryland Legislative Scholarships both helping each other and supporting future generations of students at USG. Developed for students at USG, this scholarship is executed by the The Universities at Shady Grove thanks the following State Delegates for Kendall Scholars. designating funds for scholarships to USG students from their respective Legislative Districts. Each Senator and Delegate has certain funds available Students must meet the following criteria: 3.0 GPA or above (exceptions can to award students based on criteria set by the State and Committees set up be made with an outstanding recommendation from a teacher/supervisor/ by our elected officials. volunteer coordinator); currently working at least part-time (15-20 hours or more); taking a minimum of six credit hours per semester; have performed Delegate Pamela Queen, District 14 community service within the past two years. Ellie Churchville, UMB, Nursing

Norah Nakijoba, UMB, Nursing Yetnayet Garedew, UMBC, History Karina Urriola, UMBC, M.S.W Social Work

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Delegate , District 15 Delegate Kathleen Dumais, District 15 Continued...

Opeyemi Adegbokun, UMBC, Political Science Christelle Zame, UMBC, Psychology

Kayla Amini, UMCP, Biological Sciences Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo, District 15

Ashley Collins, UMCP, Communication Rebecca Ally, UMCP, Management

Kyle Collins, UMCP, Accounting Sean Deleon, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology

Yea Won Doh, UMCP, Biological Sciences Julia Grinberg, UMB, Nursing

Tedonjeu Fabrice Marcel, UMCP, Information Science Kamal Hines, UB, Computer Science

Phillip Garrett, UMCP, Business Administration Sidney Holder, UMB, Nursing

Kerry Garrity, UMBC, Social Work Seonghan Kim, UMCP, Accounting

Daniela Gonzalez, UMCP, Biological Sciences Sarah Lee, UMB, Nursing

Jasmine Hill, UMCP, Accounting Oraynalis Lozada, TU, Early Childhood Education

Kelly Hughes, UMB, Nursing Marichu Ortega, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Nathaniel Jack, UMBC, Psychology Alina Ramirez, UMCP, Biological Sciences

Juan Joya Orozco, UMCP, Marketing Hao Song, UMCP, Accounting

Rachel Alexander Macairan, UMCP, Information Science Betsy Turska, UMB, Nursing

Hanna Munoz, UMCP, Marketing Delegate , District 16

Joseline Ngamga, UMCP, Biological Sciences Nicole Paguaga, UMCP, Communication

Ariana Rios, UMCP, Communication Soroor Saidian, UMCP, Public Health Science

Elias Sefer, UMCP, Information Science Delegate Sara Love, District 16

Cecilia Stohlman, TU, Early Childhood Education Deanna Acs, UMB, Nursing

Vivian Thai, UMCP, Undergraduate Programs Jana Bowcut, UMB, Nursing

John Tran-Kiem, UMCP, Public Health Science Feven Emmanuel, UMB, Nursing

Gerome Vallao, UMB, Nursing Ryan Gibbons, UMCP, Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things Amanda Warfield, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Robyn Minchik, UMB, Nursing Marvina Whethers, UMGC, Health Systems Management

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Delegate Sara Love, District 16 Continued... Delegate Jim Gilchrist, District 17 Continued...

Elena Tavenner, UMB, Nursing Omar Mejia, UMB, Nursing

Delegate , District 16 Alice Mformen, UMB, Nursing

Fadila Gana, UMB, Nursing Kayla Mullen, UMCP, Business Administration

Mealod Khashei, UMCP, Management Angelica Rivera, UMCP, Communication

Magni Mata, UMCP, Accounting Andrew Rojas, UMCP, Information Science

Delegate Jim Gilchrist, District 17 Mozhgan Salehi, UMGC, Accounting

Spencer Adkins, UMCP, Biological Sciences Rachel Yi, UMB, Nursing

Chancel Bamvi Miakukila, UMCP, Communication Delegate , District 18

Ashmatu Bangura, UMBC, Political Science Ed-love Aidoo, UMCP, Marketing

John David Barizo, UMB, Nursing Rossmery Alustiza, UMBC, Social Work

Diane Castillo, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Sandra Amaya, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Yuru Chen, UMCP, Accounting Sheena Casimbon, UB, Health Systems Management

Nura Choudhury, UMCP, Biological Sciences Neda Hemati, UMCP, Accounting

Eleni Daliouris, UB, Health Systems Management Vonessa Isom, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education

Marvin Diaz, SU, Exercise Science Tatiana Martino, UMBC, Psychology

Nour Fouladi, UMCP, Information Science Scott Mobarry, UMCP, Information Science

Breaunna Gatling, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Oscar Quispe-Escalabte, UMCP, Marketing

Ann Hoang, UMCP, Information Science Saideh Saidian, UMB, Nursing

Maedot Kefelegne, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Selena Servellon, UMBC, Psychology

Evangeline Kirigua, UMBC, Political Science Delegate , District 19

Betty Kouadio, UMCP, Information Science Jasmine Adesida, UMCP, Communication

Kokoe Kpodar, UMB, Nursing Carolina Ayala, UMB, Nursing

Angie Lim, UMB, Nursing Catherine Campos Romero, UMBC, Psychology

Emily Lipsitz-Wardrick, UMBC, Social Work Eric Le, UMCP, Information Science

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Delegate Bonnie Cullison, District 19 Continued... Delegate , District 39

Olivia Longus, UMBC, Social Work Ngoc Dao, UMCP, Accounting

Jackson Martinez, UMCP, Management Ava Farahbakhsh Da, UMCP, Biological Sciences

Tierra Moore, UMCP, Public Health Science Malaz Ibrahim, UMBC, Psychology

Sherice Morris, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Karlee Kenny, UMBC, Psychology

Andres Murcia, UMBC, Psychology Emely Nunez, UMCP, Communication

Hajarah Nansereko, UMB, Nursing Delegate , District 39

Ashley Paulino, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education Djatougbe Anani, UMCP, Accounting

Iris Paz, UMB, Nursing Marie-Claire Balilonoso, TU, Early Childhood Education

Jose Quispe, UMCP, Accounting Moiz Hasan, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology

Tiffany Reyes, UMCP, Business Administration Matthew Makonnen, UMCP, Information Science

Catherine Romero Barahona, UMBC, Psychology Giacomo Minano Lopez, UMB, Nursing

Amari Smith, UMCP, Information Science Yao Hodalo Poudima, UMCP, Information Science

Franz Spillenger, UMBC, Psychology Anuj Shahi, UMCP, Information Science

Ariana Stewart, UMCP, Communication Studies Anna Sousa, UMB, Nursing

Sharon Thacker, UMB, Nursing Tiya Walston, UMBC, Psychology

Janet Wilson, UB, Health Systems Management Maurice Streeter Book Scholarship for Veterans

Delegate , District 20 To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a veteran or the spouse of a veteran and be enrolled in at least 6 credits in that semester at USG. Helina Arage, UMB, Nursing Viridiana Edwards, UMB, M.S. Medical Cannabis Science Hawa Fahnbuleh, UMBC, Social Work and Therapeutics Masse Mbaye, UMGC, Business Administration Tiffany Flowers, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education Alice Quaye, UMB, Nursing Daryea Satterfield, UB, M.S. Forensic Science Mario Sosa, UB, Health Systems Management Rosmel Soto, UMCP, Information Science Mehlat Tesfae, UMB, Nursing

Nithin Thambu, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Mayhew Kendall Protégé Scholarship Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame Scholarship Continued...

This scholarship mirroring the Kendall Endowed Scholarship is given by Mary Geraldine Gan, UMB, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)/ Ann Mayhew, a protégé of the late Cliff Kendall. Family Nurse Practitioner

Hanan Kasmiro, UMCP, Accounting Gabriela Garcia Vigil Diaz, TU, Early Childhood Education

MCPS/MC/USG Scholarship Brandon Hammiller, UMBC, M.P.S. Geographic Information Systems Andrew Hogentogler, UMCP, Business Administration This fund has been established to provide scholarship support to students from Gaithersburg High School or Watkins Mill High School who attend MC Hien Le, UMCP, Accounting and then transfer to a program at USG. Sheeza Malik, UMCP, Public Health Science Gabriel Feliz, UMCP, Information Science Zaira Miranda, UMB, M.S.W Social Work Gabriela Feliz, UMCP, Biological Sciences Jessie Nolasco-Sandino, UMB, M.S.W Social Work Larissa Gonzalez Aguirre, TU, Early Childhood Education Emily Ramsey, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology Miriam and Chaim Bentzlovitch Scholarship Liliana Rodriguez, SU, M.S. Applied Health Physiology The Miriam and Chaim Bentzlovitch Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of the parents of Dr. Leah Waks. The student recipient of Pamela Sims-Tinnen, TU, M.A.T. Special Education this scholarship must be a Communication major at The Universities at Shady Emmanuel Sitaniapessy, UMCP, Information Science Grove for the duration of the scholarship and be a rising senior. Natalie So, UMB, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Jimmy Alvear Pozo, UMCP, Communication Katherine Surko, UMB, M.S.W Social Work Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame Scholarship Naohito, Takeda, UMBC, Pre-Computer Science The Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame, co-founded by Grossberg Company LLP and Revere Bank, now Sandy Spring Bank, is a celebration of Karime Ventura-Rivera, TU, Elementary Education/Special Education individuals who have made an impact in the Montgomery County business Elizabeth Worku, UMB, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) community. All net proceeds from the annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony support this scholarship.

Wendpanga Bonkoungou, UB, Health Systems Management

Maramae Canubas, UMBC, Psychology

Aaron Chacon, UB, Simulation and Game Design

Nadine Dogbo, TU, Early Childhood Education

Keivan Farzaneh Kari, UMCP, Biological Sciences

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Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Scholarship Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Scholarship Continued...

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is the largest private, Alice Mformen, UMB, Nursing independent, local foundation focused exclusively on the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This need-based scholarship gives assistance to Farnaz Mirani, UMB, Nursing full-time and part-time students transferring to USG from Montgomery College or Prince George’s Community College. Zac Moholt, UMCP, Accounting

Meskerem Abera, UMB, Nursing Sean Uslanian, UB, Simulation and Game Design

Heven Abraha, UMCP, Biological Sciences Salahdin Waji, UMCP, Information Science Dian Addy, UMB, Nursing Samuel Jacob and Zachary Brandman Shapiro ACES/CEO Scholarship

Gloria Adibe, UMB, Nursing This scholarship provides financial aid to undergraduate transfer students who have received an Associate’s degree from Montgomery College, and Tibebu Ali, UMBC, Computer Science who have financial need to continue their studies.

Mohammed Berki, UMES, Construction Management Technology Astrides Villatoro, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice Kymani Brown, UMCP, Information Science Shirley Brandman and Howard Shapiro Family Fund ACES Pathways Hira Burni, UMCP, Public Health Science Champion Scholarship

Malaika Butler, UMB, Nursing Supporting a Pathways scholarship for a student in the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program for the pursuit of an associate’s Guevara Carlos, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice degree from Montgomery College (MC) and a bachelor’s degree from a Darryl Chiogo, UMCP, Biological Sciences University System of Maryland (USM) institution housed on the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. The scholarship will be awarded annually for Serena Echols-Thomas, UMCP, Communication two-three years at MC and two-three years at USG.

Danait Estifanos, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology Christopher Okorie, UMCP, Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things Kerry Garrity, UMBC, Social Work Sterling and Florence Crockett Endowment Palkesh Jani, UMB, Nursing This scholarship fund provides support to students who have an Eshrak Kassim, UMB, Nursing entrepreneurial spirit, including but not limited to students in the Erika Lopez, UMCP, Management University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and students in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Construction Management Raissa Makaga, UMBC, Psychology Technology program who are attending USG.

Ajia McDowell, UMBC, Psychology Rovasoa Andrianarison, UMCP, Accounting

Larissa Megoujou Fosso, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology Josiah Segui, UMCP, Accounting

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Shannon and Michael Priddy Endowed Scholarship Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Scholarship

This endowment, established by Board of Advisors member Michael Priddy The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funding for two students in and his wife, Shannon, through the University System of Maryland Foundation, the UMES Hospitality and Tourism Management program or health related provides annual scholarship support to students in information technology or programs focused on nutrition. Students must demonstrate financial need. related fields who are attending programs at USG. Yashoda Gurung, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management Maria Cabrera, UMBC, M.P.S. Cybersecurity Bilal Syed, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management Ejikeme Obizoba, UMBC, M.P.S. Cybersecurity The ARE Scholars-Maryland Fund Simon Family Fund ACES Pathways Champion Scholarship Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. established a fund to provide scholarships Supporting a Pathways scholarship for a student in the Achieving Collegiate to students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Excellence and Success (ACES) program for the pursuit of an associate’s studies at any one of the nine university partners at USG. degree from Montgomery College (MC) and a bachelor’s degree from a USM institution housed on the USG campus. The scholarship will be awarded Maryam Abedi Jafari, UMCP, Biological Sciences annually for two-three years at MC and two-three years at USG. Amali Ayache, UMCP, Biological Sciences Kelvin Quacoe-Dameshie, UMCP, Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things Exquise Lucrece Chiogo, UMCP, Biological Sciences Jenny Dang, UMCP, Information Science Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Scholarship for Health Professions Linnea Hertslet, UMCP, Biological Sciences The Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Scholarship was established for students enrolled in programs at The Universities at Shady Grove in Shiqiong Lu, UMCP, Information Science allied health professions. Anulichi Okorie, UMBC, Translational Life Science Technology Alula Yohannes, UMB, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Keita Takeda, UB, Simulation and Game Design Amelia Calderon, UMB, Nursing The Universities at Shady Grove Board of Advisors General Scholarship Melissa Echeverry, UMB, Nursing The Board of Advisors Annual Scholarship Fund was established by the USG Sage Mosavi, UMB, Nursing Board of Advisors in 2007 to assist undergraduate students at USG who are Uchechi Ukachi, UMB, Nursing succeeding academically but have financial challenges. Annabella Berti, UMCP, Communication Studies

Charlotte Lippincott, UMB, Nursing

Balmore Martinez, UMCP, Accounting

Kathryn Quinones, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Ingrid Valladares Cruz, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice

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UMES Campus Kitchens Project Scholarship USG General Scholarship Fund Continued...

Established to fund scholarships for students in the University of Maryland Nakasujja Nuliat, UMB, Nursing Eastern Shore (UMES), Hospitality and Tourism Management program studying at the Universities of Shady Grove campus. Vikram Saini, UMBC, M.P.S. Data Science

Samuel Alexander, UMES, Hospitality and Tourism Management Renee Smith, UMBC, M.P.S. Industrial Organizational Psychology Liliana Vera, UMCP, Criminology and Criminal Justice USG Emergency Assistance Fund

Established to identify and provide students with a meaningful financial USG Internship Scholarship emergency with financial support to alleviate the immediate effects of an emergency. Bhavya Bhardwaj, UMB, M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences

Zaryab Malik, UMCP, M.B.A. Business Administration Aliyah Dean, TU, Early Childhood Education

Josiah Segui, UMCP, Accounting Jessica Diaz, UMBC, Social Work Christian Figueroa, UMBC, Social Work USG General Scholarship Fund Amira Hussein, UMB, M.S.W Social Work The USG General Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship funds to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at Hasib Ishtiak, UMCP, Accounting any one of the nine university partners at USG. It is funded by numerous donations from friends and supporters of USG. Hyun Kwak, UMBC, Social Work

Catrena Almonte, UMB, Medical Cannibis Science Matthew McQuilkin, UMB, M.S.W Social Work and Therapeutics Ghita Moummi, UMBC, M.P.S. Data Science Nidja Bell, UMBC, M.P.S. Industrial Organizational Psychology Natalia Seo, UMB, M.S.W Social Work Caitlin Faillace, UMB, M.S.W Social Work Kamran Singh, UMCP, Biological Sciences Tiana Goodwater, UMBC, Biotechnology USG Student Council Student Involvement Scholarship Austin Hill, UMB, M.S.W Social Work In accordance with the mission of advocating the student body, the USG Asma Husna, UMB, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Student Council established a scholarship to support those who have been a positive part of our campus community. The Student Involvement Sara Kettler, UMB, Social Work Scholarship presented by the Student Council aims to enable, encourage Juliette Levchenko, UMB, M.S.W Social Work and reward. To qualify, student candidates must meet the following criteria: 3.25 GPA or greater; demonstrate a great degree of involvement Tiffany Ly, UMBC, Professional Studies in extracurricular activities; demonstrate a habit of advocating, enhancing, and revolutionizing; be enrolled in at least 9 credits per semester at USG. Fysal Nasralla, UB, Health Systems Management Alye Kesselman, UMCP, Marketing Jennifer Nguyen, UMB, M.S.W Social Work

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The Universities at Shady Grove Board of Advisors The Universities at Shady Grove Board of Advisors, Continued...

Ms. Shirley Brandman Mr. Daniel Cochran Chair, Education Advocate President, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

Dr. Christopher Austin Ms. Belinda Coleman Vice Chair, Director, National Center for Emeritus, President, The Coleman Group Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) The Honorable Marc Elrich Mr. Kevin Beverly Montgomery County Executive Vice Chair, Former CEO, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. Ms. Ellen Herbst The Honorable Michael Knapp Ex-officio, Vice Chancellor for Administration Vice Chair, Co-Founder & CEO SkillSmart & Finance University System of Maryland

Dr. Charles Barnett Mr. Charles F. Hess Senior Vice President, Engineering Hughes Network Systems Chairman, Cooper Building Services LLC

Mr. David Blair The Honorable Patrick “P.J.” Hogan Executive Chairman Accountable Health, Inc. Vice President, Cornerstone Government Affairs

Dr. Joann Boughman Mr. Steve Hull Ex-officio Sr. Vice Chancellor for Academic Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, Bethesda Magazine & Student Affairs, University System of Maryland Ms. Bernadette Johnson-Williams Dr. Michael Brintnall Liaison, Senior Regulatory Health Project Manager, Montgomery College Board of Trustees U.S. Food and Drug Administration

*Ms. Johnson-Williams is serving in her personal capacity Mr. Andy Burness President, Burness The Honorable Delegate, Maryland General Assembly Mr. Jay Clarke Senior VP, Supply Chain Operations, Total Wine & More Dr. Anne Khademian Ex-officio, Executive Director, Universities at Shady Grove

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The Universities at Shady Grove Board of Advisors, Continued... The Universities at Shady Grove Board of Advisors, Continued...

The Honorable Nancy King Dr. Jack Smith Senator, Maryland General Assembly Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools Ms. Debbie Spielberg The Honorable Nancy K. Kopp Special Assistant to the County Executive, Emeritus, Maryland State Treasurer Montgomery County Government The Honorable Isiah “Ike” Leggett USM Board of Regents Mr. Paul Tchorni Vice President, Human Resources Operations Dr. Eric Lin Marriott International Liaison, Director, Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology Ms. Elizabeth Thomson Project Manager, Northrop Grumman Ms. Roya Mohadjer Director, Business Development Battelle Memorial Institute Mr. Larry Walker President, The Walker Group Dr. DeRionne Pollard President, Montgomery College Ms. Teresa Wright Emeritus, Retired, Montgomery County Public Schools Mr. Louis Pope USM Board of Regents, President & Owner, Century 21 Trademark Mr. Benjamin “Ben” Wu Realty, Inc. President & CEO, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Mr. Michael Priddy CEO & Founder, Intervise, Inc. Mr. Robert Youngentob President & Chief Creative Officer, EYA Mr. Jorge Restrepo CEO & Founder, EurekaFacts Ms. Tiffany Flowers Undergraduate Student Representative President, The Honorable Craig Rice USG Student Council Councilmember, Montgomery County Council

33 │ #USGScholarships Scholarships & Donor Recognition Celebration │34 thank you to all of our scholarship donors.

Whether through a named scholarship, general fund, or anonymous gift, your investment in educational access and success is invaluable and can change the trajectory of a student’s life. We thank everyone for their passionate giving and investment in our collective futures.