Student Scholars Achieve National Recognition

Several students and alumni have been recognized for their achievements with nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships. These awards highlight their potential to contribute significantly to their respective fields and to society as a whole.

MIT:

Two MIT students, Sunshine Jiang ’25 and Rupert Li ’24, have been named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars. Jiang will pursue a PhD in computer science at Stanford, focusing on embodied AI and robotics. Li will pursue a PhD in mathematics at Stanford. Their selection demonstrates MIT's commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in science and technology.

West Point:

Cadets Sophie Campagna Fernandez, Henry Kaye, and Jack Maraziti from the Class of 2026 have been selected as Knight-Hennessy Scholars. Cadet Mary Claire Schleck ’27 was selected to receive the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, and CDT Matthew Wanta ’25 has earned a Hertz Fellowship. Additionally, seventeen cadets from the Class of 2026 will attend medical schools through West Point’s Pre-Medical School Scholarship Program. These achievements reflect the Academy’s dedication to developing leaders of character prepared to serve the Army and the Nation.

Georgetown University:

Anya Wahal (SFS’23), a Georgetown alumna, has been named a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar. She will pursue a juris doctor and Ph.D. in water policy at Stanford University, focusing on bridging the divide between policymakers and the people they serve. This recognition highlights Georgetown's emphasis on research and its impact on vulnerable communities with limited access to water.

These scholarships and fellowships not only provide financial support but also connect these scholars with networks of mentors, experiential learning opportunities, and leadership development programs, setting them on paths to make significant contributions to their fields and communities.

What is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program?

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is a prestigious graduate program at Stanford University that provides up to three years of financial support for graduate studies and prepares students for international leadership.

What is the Truman Scholarship?

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship provides a $30,000 grant to support undergraduate academic endeavors and two years of graduate study for candidates committed to public service in the United States.

What is the Hertz Fellowship?

The Hertz Foundation awards fellowships to support the early-stage research endeavors of the nation’s most promising innovators in science and technology, providing funding for up to five years of graduate study.

What is West Point’s Pre-Medical School Scholarship Program?

This program prepares cadets for medical school and service as military physicians, allowing them to attend medical school directly after graduating from West Point.

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