The Campaign Continues: Support Future Bruin Engineers!
I'm so excited to be continuing my campaign, which supports future Bruin Engineers through the Russell Stong IV Engineering Scholarship. In my initial fundraising round, I successfully raised over $43,000 to benefit Future Bruin Engineers through my scholarship. This scholarship aims to bridge the gap for incoming engineering students who embody the Bruin Spirit but may not have the financial means to realize their dreams of an engineering degree.
Without the opportunity to attend UCLA and the support I received from the Bruin Engineering community, my path might have been vastly different. I wouldn't have been able to pursue my dream of playing with UCLA Men's Basketball Team where I competed in the Final Four, won an Elite 90 Award, and live the life I've always dreamed of. Now, it's time to pay it forward and I hope you can join me!
My scholarship seeks to empower future Bruin Engineers, igniting their potential as world-changers, leaders, and innovators. By alleviating financial barriers, it ensures that brilliance and hard work defines their trajectory. This is my humble tribute to UCLA Engineering; a testament to the institution, faculty, and students who sculpted the foundation of my future endeavors. Join me as a Bruin in helping Bruins!
2018-23 UCLA Men's Basketball
Class of 2023 - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Economics
Class of 2024 - Master of Engineering in Autonomous Systems
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