Portland Lodge Congratulates the 2023 Scholarships and Awards Recipients
Fred G. Lee Memorial Scholarship
Sitara Kumar is excited to attend Duke University next year, with plans to pursue a pre-med track. She is passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health and uplifting her peers. In the future, Sitara aims to increase accessibility to healthcare for underrepresented communities.
My name is Catherine Tassinari, and I attended La Salle Catholic College Preparatory. I participated in many extracurricular activities, but some of my favorites were Student Council, volleyball, and golf. I am attending Oregon State University this fall to study geology, as I pursue a career in volcanology. My dream career would be to study volcanoes somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.
Malak Kareem - I'll be attending University of Portland this fall and majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship. To eventually get into medical school, and become a doctor along with opening my own business.
Megan Tian will be attending MIT this fall and majoring in Computer Science and Molecular Biology. She is excited to take advantage of the many research groups and student interest organizations on campus to further her interest in biotechnology. After college, Megan plans to attend graduate school and eventually found a biotechnology company that makes cutting-edge biomedical treatments more accessible to patients across the globe.
Shaye Hazen - I plan to double major in Dance and Urban Studies at Barnard College. I hope to use my knowledge to weave dance into urban society as a way to build stronger sense of community and bring joy into people’s lives
Fred G. Lee Memorial Scholarship Finalists
Ellen Dong - After graduating from McMinnville High School, I plan to study journalism as well as potentially data science at Boston University. Using my skills in writing and reporting, I intend to continue to cover issues regarding Asian American life in the US. Throughout high school, I've been part of my school's Speech and Debate program, and I've been working with The Oregonian as a freelance youth writer for the past year to cover Oregon local stories. What matters most to me is being able to amplify voices that have all too often been left out of the wider conversation, and if I'm able to do that through journalism, then I think I'll be fulfilled.
Nicole Huang - I plan to attend the University of Washington in the Fall to study engineering.
Violet Meyers - I will attend the University of Kansas and major in Exercise Science. I'm excited to live on campus and join various clubs such as the American Medical Women's Association, the American Red Cross Club, and Best Buddies. I can not wait to join the healthcare field as a medical professional!
David Lee Quan Memorial Scholarship
Susan Hong - I plan on attending MIT in the fall, either majoring in Brain and Cognitive Sciences or Computation and Cognition, and currently aim to apply for medical school after graduation. I hope to one day study neuroscience as a physician-scientist!
Sheung Mou and Fenge Tam Scholarship
Brooklyn Ramirez graduated from Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon this year. She will be attending Georgetown University and majoring in government and public policy. She then plans to go to law school and later become an immigration attorney.
Sheung Mou and Fenge Tam Scholarship Finalists
Alex Carrasco - will be attending Oregon State University, majoring in business administration
My Tran - plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and minor in Finance and Accounting hoping to gain a career as a Software Engineer.
Katie Waters - Katie’s art form is dance. She says “Dance allows me to be creative and active.”
Lexi Ye - Lexi’s specialty is in the visual art form category. As she studies her art she looks forward to better understanding how art can be used to impact society in significant ways.
The Tiffany Wang Arts Scholarship
C.A.C.A. National Essay Contest (Local Judging)
Megan Tian
Jenell Theobald
Jacky He
National Essay Recipients
Megan Tian - National First Place Winner
Katie Liang - National Merit Award
Hazel Saydak - National Merit Award
Jenell Theobald - National Merit Award
C.A.C.A. Portland Lodge and its members are very proud of the efforts and aspirations of all of these wonderful students.
For over 40 years the Portland Lodge has sponsored scholarship opportunities in Oregon and SW Washington. And now many of our past scholarship recipients are giving back to their communities by volunteering their time, skills, and knowledge. We thank our members and friends who have supported and hope they continue to support our mission to develop leadership, serve the community, and promote civil rights.