We are excited to announce the five awardees of the Asad, Gowhartaj, and Jamal Madni Scholarship chosen in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, service to their community and commitment to HKN. Each student will receive US$1,000 to help them offset their educational expenses. Up to five students (3 undergraduate students, 2 graduate students) can be chosen for this scholarship each year. This year’s winners are:
Undergraduate:
Marietta Arakelian, Epsilon Zeta Chapter, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Fernando Villa, Epsilon Mu Chapter, University of Texas, Arlington
Kristen Guernsey, Zeta Iota Chapter, Clemson University
Graduate:
Rahul Khandelwal, Sigma Chapter, University of Chicago
Mohammadali Khalifa, Epsilon Zeta Chapter, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Scholarship winners in attendance at the upcoming IEEE-HKN Student Leadership Conference to be held 7-9 November at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan will receive recognition at the Saturday night Awards Dinner.
The Asad, Gowhartaj, and Jamal Madni Scholarship was established in 2023 to nurture and recognize excellence in undergraduate and graduate HKN students through assistance with educational expenses. Applications for the 2026 Asad, Gowhartaj, and Jamal Madni Scholarship will be accepted starting on 1 January 2026.
