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Meet the Scholars!

This section highlights the SVS recipients from each cohort. Since we are just getting started, meet our inaugural 2025 cohort!

First Cohort 2025

  • Eden

    Eden

    Grade: 9

    Visions participant for: 4 years

    STEM Interest: Medicine & Healthcare

    Eden is curious about human anatomy and inspired by frontline medical professionals. She is dedicated to health sciences and aspires to serve her community as a compassionate, impactful doctor.

  • Liam

    Liam

    Grade: 9

    Visions participant for: 1 year

    STEM Interest: Psychology & University Studies

    Liam is focused on community change, actively championing anti-bullying initiatives and supporting local youth. He aspires to study psychology at university to build his leadership skills and serve as a positive role model.

  • Roshan

    Roshan

    Grade: 10

    Visions participant for: Reconnected in 2025

    STEM Interest: Medicine & General Science

    Roshan is dedicated to social impact and frequently volunteers to help coordinate neighborhood initiatives. He aspires to become a medical doctor to save lives and looks forward to collaborating with peers focused on innovation.

  • Amirah

    Amirah

    Grade: 9

    Visions participant for: 2 years

    STEM Interest: Cardiology & Medical Research

    Amirah wants to help others and has already initiated independent research into human anatomy and the heart. She aspires to a career in medical research and diagnostics while building her confidence as a communicator.

  • Jyothi

    Jyothi

    Grade: 11

    Visions participant for: Recently joined

    STEM Interest: Pediatrics & Clinical Medicine

    Jyothi prioritizes science in her studies, holds a CPR certification, and volunteers widely. She aspires to become a pediatrician to serve as a dependable, compassionate leader supporting children and their families.

  • Abdikadir

    Abdikadir

    Grade: 10

    Visions participant for: 7+ years

    STEM Interest: Civil/Environmental Engineering

    Abdikadir is driven by a commitment to safety and community integrity. He aspires to become an engineer to design resilient housing and environments, aiming to serve as a vital representative for Black students in STEM.

  • Emmanuel

    Emmanuel

    Grade: 8

    Visions participant for: 3+ years

    STEM Interest: Software Engineering & Computer Science

    Emmanuel possesses a deep interest in technological innovation and aspires to become a software engineer. His focus is to design and optimize high-speed, accessible programs that improve user workflows across schools and hospitals.

  • Zakariya

    Zakariya

    Grade: 10

    Visions participant for: 7+ years

    STEM Interest: Dentistry & Biological Sciences

    Zakariya discovered a passion for hands-on work and biological sciences during his studies. He aims to pursue dentistry to enhance community oral health and self-esteem while serving families with a high standard of empathy.

  • Amira

    Amira

    Grade: 9

    Visions participant for: 2+ years

    STEM Interest: Criminal Psychology, Screenwriting & Digital Media

    Amira is passionate about human behavior and storytelling. Whether pursuing psychology or screenwriting, her goal is to leverage narrative media to ensure underrepresented populations feel visible while developing her leadership presence.

  • Kaviya

    Kaviya

    Grade: 10

    Visions participant for: 9+ years

    STEM Interest: Dentistry & Community Health

    Kaviya is passionate about improving community oral health and boosting self-esteem. She aspires to become a dentist and hopes to organize monthly pop-up clinics to provide free, accessible dental services for communities facing barriers to care.