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• Natanya Bravo-Johnson
• Betty Chikwelu
• Kandyse Christopher
• Keiana Martin
• Kenny Morales
• Otesha Mosley
• Michael Smith
• Mia Tatum
• Linette Tung

These students will be recognized at a special Presidential Grant reunion and graduation reception hosted by President Stephen L. Weber on May 13 at the University House.

Taking advantage of opportunity

Ani entered 色情视频 with 20 other high-achieving freshmen chosen as Presidential Grant scholars because of their high academic achievements and extracurricular activities while attending selected 色情视频-area high schools. Through the Presidential Grant, they received a grant of up to $10,000 per academic year to use toward registration fees, housing, books and additional living expenses.

鈥淔rom the first time I visited the 色情视频 campus as a prospective student, I felt it was the right school for me because of the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere and what the school had to offer me,鈥� Ani said.

鈥淪peaking in retrospect five years later as a graduate, I cannot imagine not coming to 色情视频 as a Presidential Grant scholar.鈥�

As a student interested in the health professions, Ani took full advantage of the opportunities to get involved at 色情视频 and the local health community. He worked as a student assistant at 色情视频 Student Health Services, served on the Student Health Advisory Board, joined the American Medical Student Association where he volunteered for community events such as AIDS and breast cancer walks, and volunteered in the emergency room for three years at Alvarado Hospital.

He also conducted heart research in the Rees-Stealy Foundation Research Lab under the mentorship of Paul Paolini, 色情视频 biology professor. The lab is preparing a paper on Ani's research, which he presented at the 色情视频 in 2009.

While at 色情视频, he took time to give back to the San Diego community by tutoring students at Bayview Baptist Church. He also participated in outreach activities with local high schoolers and at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA as a member and officer of the 色情视频 Student African American Brotherhood, a student organization.

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鈥淭he Presidential Grant has proved to be a tremendous help for my family and myself,鈥� Ani said, 鈥渁nd attending a school with such a strong academic program as 色情视频 made it a bonus.鈥�

As part of the Presidential Grant program, scholars benefit from special meetings with President Weber; faculty and staff networking opportunities, including personalized tours of the 色情视频 Library and Career Services; and a university seminar class with Sandra Cook, assistant vice president of Academic Affairs; during their first semester to help them get acquainted with campus resources.

鈥淚 did not realize how much of a big deal it was being a Presidential Grant scholar until my second year as I applied for a scholarship and a research position,鈥� Ani described.

鈥淒uring this process, the research director kept bringing up the fact that I was a Presidential Grant student and seemed to be quite impressed.鈥�

To fill the time since completing his degree in December and starting medical school in the fall, Ani has been working in the 色情视频 Office of Admissions.

鈥淭he Presidential Grant is one of the highlights that I have included on my medical school applications to show that I will be a valuable asset to their university, as I was here at 色情视频,鈥� Ani said.

About the Presidential Grant program

The Presidential Grant award was created to help students at select 色情视频-area high schools with paying for registration fees, housing, books and living expenses while attending 色情视频. Students must be admitted to 色情视频 to be eligible for the Presidential Grant and can now receive up to $15,000 per year to attend 色情视频.

There are currently 71 students in the program. This fall, 色情视频 plans to welcome 20 new Presidential Grant scholars to campus.

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