Scholar Showcase
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2024 Scholarship Winners
Cecilia Moy Yep Scholar: Selina ChenSelina is the daughter of first-generation immigrants, and one of the first in her family to attend college. A consistent honor student at the Academy at Palumbo, she challenges herself through enrollment in rigorous classes. In addition, she plays the violin for Palumbo’s String Ensemble, and has participated in races and volunteering opportunities offered by Student Run Philly Styles. Outside of Palumbo, she is an active member at her church, where she serves as a student leader in her fellowship group, a helper for the church’s After-School Program during the school year, and a Philadelphia Urban Missions Program staff member during summer. This fall, Selina plans to major in Biology at Boston University, with the intent of pursuing a career in medicine.
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PASSi Scholar - In Memory of Im Ja Choi: Joy LuisJoy is a top Honors student at the Academy at Palumbo. She balances her academic, volunteer and work activities while still maintaining outstanding grades throughout her four years of high school. She participates in multiple school activities, including the girls variety volleyball, girls varsity flag football, and medical club. She actively supports her community as a volunteer with the Philadelphia Suns lion dance team, and as volleyball teacher/coach to kids. Joy finds fulfillment in helping young children, and this has inspired her to go into the medical field. She will be attending Widener University, with a career goal of becoming a NICU Nurse and helping as many kids as possible.
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2024 AAWC Merit Scholarship Winners
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Leilani Hencinski
Villanova University
Sponsor:
Penn Philippine Association
Villanova University
Sponsor:
Penn Philippine Association