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Scholarship Winners

2022-2023 Scholarship Winners

SHEINA DUNCAN

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH, MS3, MD/MPH CANDIDATE CLASS OF 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • School of Medicine Class of 2024 President
  • Founder of the LEAD
  • Graduate Bill Archer Fellow
  • Osler Student Scholar
  • Albert Schweitzer Fellow
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Minor in Religious Studies
  • Class of 2020 University of Texas at Austin
  • Various Fellowships and Awards
  • Numerous Research Publications
  • Service on a number of Committees, Volunteer and Service Experiences

KRYSTLE HENDERSON

MCGOVERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT UTHEALTH, MS4, CLASS OF 2023

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Learning Development

  • Major in Youth and Community Development

  • Minor in Kinesiology

  • University of Texas at Austin Class of 2015

  • Various Scholarships and Awards

  • Noted Research Publications

  • Service on a number of Committees, Volunteer and Service Experiences

JASMINE JONES

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MS3, MD/MPH CANDIDATE, CLASS OF 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Mary Susan Moore Medical Society Medical Liaison – 2023
  • Bachelors of Arts in Biology
  • Class of 2020 University of Texas at Austin
  • Various Scholarships and Awards
  • Numerous Research Publications
  • Service on numerous Committees, Volunteer and Service Experiences

ASHLYNN MILLS

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – TILLMAN J FERTITTA FAMILY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, MS3, CLASS OF 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Houston Baptist University Class of 2014
  • Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professionals Class of 2013 with Honors
  • Various Scholarships and Awards
  • Noted  Research Publications
  • Service on a number of Committees, Volunteer and Service Experience

DR. PRISCA PUNGWE, MD

PGY 2 INTERNAL MEDICINE – BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Doctor of Medicine Class of 2021

  • Texas Tech University Health Science Center College of Medicine

  • Bachelors of Science in Biology

  • Baylor University Waco, TX Class of 2016

  • Various Scholarships and Awards

  • Numerous Research Publications

  • Service on numerous Committees, Volunteer and Service Experiences

FELICIA ROSIJI

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, MS3, CLASS OF 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Bachelor of Science and Arts, Human Development and Family Sciences summa cum laude Class of 2019

  • Various Scholarships and Awards

  • Numerous Research Publications

  • Service on numerous Committees, Volunteer and Service Experiences

2021-2022 Scholarship Winners

ROSEMARY AGWUNCHA

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MS2, CLASS OF 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Texas State University, Post-Baccalaureate 2019

  • Bachelors of Arts in Theology and Pre-Health

  • Minor in International Developmental Studies

  • University of Norte Dame, Class of 2018

  • Hendrickson High School, Class Salutatorian, Class of 2014

  • Various Scholarships and Awards

  • Various Research and Publications

  • Service on a number of Committees, Volunteer and Service Experiences

DR. ALEXIS BOSON

PGY 2 RESIDENT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Doctor of Medicine

  • University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, May 2020

  • Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow, 2019

  • University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Biology concentrating in Neurobiology, The University of Texas San Antonio, May 2013

  • Various Scholarships and Awards

  • Various Research and Publications

  • Service on a number of Committees, Volunteer and Service Experiences

BREANNA CHACHERE

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, MS2, CLASS OF 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Masters of Public Health (MPH)

  • Boston University School of Public Health – Boston, MA, Class of 2018

  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology

  • Minor in Poverty, Justice and Human Capabilities

  • Rice University – Houston, TX, Class of 2013

  • Alvin High School, Rank 3/560, Class of 2009

  • Various Scholarships and Awards

  • Various Research and Publications

  • Service on a number of Committees, Volunteer and Service Experience

KENNEDI WILSON

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, MS2, CLASS OF 2024

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Masters of Public Health (MPH)

  • Management, Policy and Community Health Certificate in Health Disparities

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Class of 2019

  • Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering

  • Minor in Poverty, Justice and Human Capabilities

  • The University of Texas at San Antonio, Class of 2017

  • Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professionals with Honors, Class of 2013

  • Various Scholarships and Awards

  • Various Research and Publications

  • Service on a number of Committees, Volunteer and Service Experience 

2020-2021 Scholarship Winners

NADIA LIVINGSTONE, MSII
Medical Student
McGovern Medical School
BOBBIE PORCHE, MD
Psychiatry Resident
Baylor College of Medicine
NGOZI OKORAFOR, MD
Family Medicine Resident
Baylor College of Medicine
MARIAN BONNER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
JACQUELINE RANDLE, MD
Pediatric Resident
McGovern Medical School