We are excited to announce the first four awardees of the recently established 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:
- Benjamin Nguyen, Iota Phi Chapter at United States Military Academy, Undergraduate
- Laura Floyd, Mu Rho Chapter at Valparaiso University, Undergraduate
- Hannaneh Hojaiji, Iota Gamma Chapter at University of California, Los Angeles, Graduate
- India Elkhazin, Zeta Lambda Chapter at Prairie View A&M University, Graduate
Scholarship winners in attendance at the upcoming IEEE-HKN Student Leadership Conference to be held 15-17 November in the Charlotte, North Carolina area 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 2025 Asad, Gowhartaj, and Jamal Madni Scholarship will be accepted starting on 1 January 2025.