Nan Campbell Scholarship Awards

Growing up as the oldest sibling, I had many responsibilities and had to juggle personal life and school. Moreover, I have always been around helping around in my family and through my volunteer service. I know that hard work pays off and helping others makes me feel good, knowing my work and service is appreciated. I will be attending Seattle University fall of 2026, majoring in Biology on the pre-health track. I have always had a strong passion for healthcare and the medical field, as I will continue to give back to my community and others in need. I thank God, family, friends, and all those who have supported me through this journey! :)

My greatest value in life is strong and healthy communication. I have been a part of multiple clubs over my high school year and I have noticed that the clubs that succeed are the ones that have the most consistent communication. This is something that I made sure to incorporate as Mock Trial vice president in my senior year. I have spent my years in Mock Trial focusing on making a welcoming environment that encourages questions and asking for help. I also bring that mindset to any area in my life in order to encourage full collaboration through communication. I plan to continue this mindset at university where I hope to major in Philosophy at UW Seattle and have more opportunities to discuss and work with others. I plan to take my knowledge with me to law school and become a criminal defense attorney.

I love helping people and chasing a career to be able to do that for a living is all I've ever wanted since I was little. One experience that helped me solidify this idea was when I had to show leadership and compassion to two kids who were in a racist argument. Being the only adult/older person around I had to make a decision to carefully listen to both sides without judgement and mediate a tough conversation which led to a formed mutual respect between both parties. I plan on majoring in Pre-sciences at UW and then later on transferring into the dental hygiene program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

When I think of the world I want to live in, I see children of all backgrounds being able to live and learn to the best of their abilities. I started on the Bellevue Youth Link Board, driven to help youth affected by homelessness, advocating for a better system in which they could learn without the struggles of food, shelter, or any insecurity holding them back. I am choosing to continue my education at the University of Washington Foster School of Business to study finance for my undergraduate education. I later plan on advancing my education and attending law school, where I can pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer.

As someone who once dealt with severe medical issues, giving back the support that I once received is extremely important to me. No longer a patient, I work as a hospital volunteer at Harborview Medical Center. I interact with many patients. Anxious, elated, frustrated, and devastated individuals come and go, but the weight of their emotions stays with me. I acknowledge their tangible feelings, knowing very well how it feels to be in such a stressful situation. I am thankful for my hospital experiences since they have led to my own plasticity, motivating an intense passion for neuroscience. Therefore, I want to continue expanding my love for neuroscience so that I can pursue my goals of joining the healthcare industry. I will be studying at the University of Washington this fall to become a neurology physician assistant.

As the first-born daughter to Mexican immigrants, I have spent all my life serving as the bridge between my family and the English-speaking world of the United States. Through serving them as a translator and guide, I’ve advocated for several accommodations because I believe that everyone deserves the chance to be understood. Through helping my parents overcome language and cultural barriers, I’ve learned to take up responsibilities from a young age. As I step into this new chapter of my life, I will carry these learned skills and lessons beyond just my family; I plan on helping my community by connecting them with resources, opportunities, services, and generally acting as a role model. Because I have learned the importance of preserving my identity, and using my voice to create pathways for me, and others to succeed, I am confident that my leadership and time in service has not been wasted. This upcoming fall, I will be attending the University of Washington as an ENGRUD student directly admitted into the UW College of Engineering, where I will explore different engineering fields before requesting my desired specialty.

Moving from India to the United States at a young age exposed me to new opportunities and experiences, including dental care. As I learned more about oral health and later participated in the WANIC Dental Careers program, I discovered a passion for helping others through healthcare. Throughout high school, I dedicated my time to service through HOSA, community volunteering, dental shadowing, and working as a dental assistant. These experiences allowed me to develop leadership skills while serving people in meaningful ways. This fall, I will attend Bellevue College to study Psychology and continue preparing for a career in dentistry. My goal is to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and use my education and experiences to provide compassionate care and improve access to healthcare for future generations.”

It has always been my dream to help others in some way. Volunteering with Swedish Medical has allowed me to partake in getting closer to my goal of improving others lives. I was able to gain a more holistic experience with both patients and nurses, learning aspects of the healthcare field I had not understood before. I plan on attending Seattle University as a nursing major to continue helping others and become an ICU nurse. I want to further my education into grad school to become a cardiovascular nurse or nurse anesthetist. It is my goal to represent and support others with cardiovascular problems that I have once experienced in my youth. It is an honor to represent Nan Campbell and continue her legacy of leadership within our community.