UTD Scholars

Meet some of the students who have been helped over the years by UT Dallas scholarships. View students helped by the Academic Bridge Program, Betty & Gifford Johnson Graduate Scholarship, Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship, Young Scholars Program, or examples of all different types of scholars.

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Contact us to learn how you can help make a difference in the lives of our students.

Soumya Thomas
Biomedical Engineering
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship funded my trip to Neuroscience 2023, a conference where I presented our research on the interaction between estrogen and the spinal cord. There, I met and collaborated with researchers from all around the world.

Kaushik Muthukrishnan
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

Thanks to the Patti Henry Pinch Scholarship, I was able to present my work in spintronic computing at an international magnetics conference! I got to network with scholars and professionals alike, giving me an international perspective to academia. My experiences at this conference were invaluable, and my research career has been positively transformed as a result. I am grateful to all the donors whose contributions granted me this exciting opportunity.

Alyssa Chiev
Biology
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

The Patti Henry Scholarship allowed me to attend my first scientific conference and present my research. It was an amazing experience and one not possible without the scholarship.

Amrita Telidevara
Cognitive Science and Psychology
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

My current research focuses on analyzing the potential implications that cross-cultural differences in causal attribution style have on parole decisions. Eventually, I aspire to pursue a career in psychology research, and I was hoping to take my first step in this direction by attending and presenting this research at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP [Society for Personality and Social Psychology] ) Advances in Cultural Psychology Preconference. It is with your support that I will soon be able to bring this goal to fruition. At the event, I will have the opportunity to learn from leading researchers in the field and strengthen my skills, helping me prepare for graduate school and beyond. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you for your generosity!

Irene Hau
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

I never thought I could pursue research. However, with the scholarship, I proudly presented research on the “Gain of Function Cytolysin Variant in Clinically Isolated Urinary Enterococcus faecalis,” furthering my career in microbiology and women’s health.

Siobhan Carmody
Arts, Technology & Emerging Communications
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship has eased some of my family’s burdens and allowed me to pursue academic opportunities. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Venisha Harmon
Historical Studies
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

My mother and father did not have a secondary education. Obtaining a college degree has always been my dream. I am planning to go to law school.

Vrunda Agnihotri
Interdisciplinary Studies
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

In the future, I want to come back and contribute to this fund to help other struggling students, similar to how kind people have helped me.

DeAunna McDonald
Mechanical Engineering
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

I applied for this scholarship because I was going through a particularly difficult time financially, and I realized that I could not fund my own education alone. This scholarship has helped me to focus on my classes and do whatever I can to advance academically without having to worry about whether I can afford to take more credit hours or purchase required materials for my studies.

Mamadou Diallo
Electrical Engineering
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship has been a tremendous help in advancing my academic success. I am extremely humbled and grateful for this generous contribution to my education. It’s encouraging to know there are people out there supporting the efforts of UT Dallas students.

Nina Alton
Psychology, Child Learning & Development
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship has allowed me to concentrate on my studies and take advantage of the amazing opportunities UT Dallas offers its students. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude.

Megan Badejo
Healthcare Studies
Patti Henry Pinch Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship has given me the freedom to focus on being a good student without concerns of debt. It also has allowed me to play basketball for the University, an opportunity I wouldn’t have been able to pursue without this assistance.