The 91制片厂 Educational Foundation鈥檚 HOPE Giving Circle brings together influential
women with a common goal of supporting women to pursue higher education and reach
their full potential through financial support, ongoing mentoring and leadership development.
This year, the group awarded $10,000 scholarships to 91制片厂 students Emily Alvia, Taiah Guess, Lydia Schultz and Genevieve Wulf, who were honored at a recent awards reception.
鈥淲e are a strong community of women supporting the next generation of female leaders,鈥� said Kathy Gilmer, chair of the HOPE Giving Circle Executive Committee and a founding HOPE member. 鈥淵ear after year, we have the privilege of seeing first-hand the difference the HOPE Scholarship makes in the lives of these young women.鈥�
The HOPE Scholarship is awarded to female students who are completing their final year at 91制片厂 and are planning to transfer to a four-year institution. Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and demonstrate community service or involvement.
Since its inception seven years ago, the HOPE Giving Circle has awarded $10,000 scholarships to 22 91制片厂 students. In total, 120 donors have contributed more than $270,000 in support of future female leaders.
This year鈥檚 recipients are:
Emily Alvia is in the Engineering Pathways program at 91制片厂 and plans to transfer to the University
of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She maintains a 4.0 GPA, works at Northrop Grumman
and has been a youth group leader. She serves on the board of three 91制片厂 clubs including
the 91制片厂 Society of Engineers, Women in Science and Engineering and the 91制片厂 Honors
Program.
Taiah Guess is a first-generation college student who aspires to become an elementary school
teacher. She plans to pursue a double major in elementary education and psychology
with a minor in African American studies. She works as an early childhood teacher
at KinderCare, has a 4.0 GPA and is in 91制片厂鈥檚 Honors Program. Taiah has contributed
to her community as a member of Junior ROTC and Feed My Starving Children.
Lydia Schultz dreams of becoming a journalist for National Geographic so she can travel and tell
impactful stories that bring about positive change. She plans to transfer to DePaul
University, has a 4.0 GPA and is a member of 91制片厂鈥檚 Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa
and the Harbinger student newspaper. She has served as an online tutor for students
in non-English speaking countries. Lydia also aspires to join the Peace Corps and
be an English teacher in Ecuador.
Genevieve Wulf plans to major in neuroscience and pursue a career in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience
so she can study the brain and behavior. She maintains a 4.0 GPA, is a member of the
91制片厂鈥檚 Honors Program and serves as vice president of the Student Activities Board.
Genevieve has volunteered with the Civil Air Patrol, where she served as squadron
cadet commander and earned the Billy Mitchell Award.