Kai is a Biology major with two minors in Epidemiology and Public Advocacy and Communication. She is pursuing the pre-medical track and is currently the Vice President of Finance for a pre-medical fraternity at IU, Phi Delta Epsilon. Kai works at a hospital in her hometown as a Patient Care Technician. Being in the hospital environment and working with patients has helped to strengthen her passion for pursuing medicine. Outside of school, Kai is heavily invested in the Filipino American Association, as the President for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Charlie is a sophomore Biology major on the pre-med track at Indiana University and works in Dr. David Kehoe’s lab studying chromatic acclimation in cyanobacteria. He is also a Shoemaker Innovation Scholar and a member of the Cheng Wu Innovation Clinic. Outside of academics, he races for Phi Kappa Psi in Little 500. Charlie plans to use this award to help fund his education and support his continued growth at the intersection of science and innovation.

Jayden is working in the Douglas lab on assembly and manipulation of virus like particles. He is working with hospice patients as a companionship volunteer. He is a premed student, but also interested in ecology. Jayden trained as an EMT and volunteers at IU events. He plans to use this award to continue doing research into virus like particles and continue exploring the worlds vast ecology.

Raleigh is a freshman at Indiana University pursuing a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-dental track. Outside of the classroom, she is the founder and president of Project Smile Global at IU, a non-profit student organization aimed at decreasing oral health disparities. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Hospital Relations committee for Riley Dance Marathon and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She enjoys nature hikes, climbing, and caving, and has worked as a summer camp counselor at Camp Palawopec since she was fifteen. This summer, she plans to travel to Greece with IU Global Dental Brigades to help provide pediatric dental care at the Seeds of Humanity refugee clinic in Athens.

Anna is working toward an undergraduate degree in biology and plans to attend medical school. She currently works at Riley Hospital as a patient care assistant. She also volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club, tutoring young kids. Additionally, she works as a teacher's assistant in Organic Chemistry. Finally, she spends a good portion of her time with Indiana University Dance Marathon, where they raise money for Riley Hospital. As seen through her extracurriculars, she is very passionate about helping others in any way she can and these scholarships will help her achieve these goals.

Kai is on the pre-medical school track and is beginning independent research on COPD. Outside of school she was this year's performance coordinator for IU's Filipino American Association and was elected Vice President Internal for the 2024-25 school year.

Lindsey is a returning adult student, pursuing a major in Biology with a minor in Environmental Science. This year, she is an intern with Sycamore Land Trust where she will take part in wetland restoration and collecting data on the Cypress Firefly and Kirtland's snake to address informational gaps and improve conservation of these two species. After graduation, she plans to work in animal conservation and habitat restoration.

Chloe is a biology major and a double minor in American studies and chemistry. She plans on going to medical school. She has been a UTIN for Professor Kim Arnold’s C103 course for two semesters and is an active member of MEDLIFE (Medicine, Education, and Development to Low Income Families Everywhere). Last summer she participated in a service learning trip to Costa Rica where they provided healthcare clinics and built a playground.

Askar is a junior double majoring in Biology and Underwater Archaeology. He currently works as a research assistant with the Center for Underwater Science, the William R. Adams Zooarchaeology Lab, and the Smith Lab. His interests include anything and everything under the water, especially regarding marine animals, human use of marine resources, and the history of interactions between the two. He plans to pursue research after graduation.