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Summer 2026 Internships: Milken Scholars Dive into Their Dream Fields

Published 10/27/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 10/27/2026

For college students, summers not only offer a break from the academic year, but also a chance to get real-life experience in the careers they are pursuing. Through internships, Sofia Williams, MS ‘24, and Jonali Gaylor, MS ‘24, explored the fields where they plan to launch their career – journalism and computer science. Here’s a look at how they spent their summer and what they took away.

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2026 Milken Scholars Summit: Leading in a New Era

Published 08/19/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 08/19/2026

With nearly 40 years of impact nationwide, the Milken Scholars Program now supports over 600 young leaders originating from Los Angeles County, New York City and Washington, D.C. Aside from receiving financial assistance, a strong support system, and professional opportunities, Scholars come together every summer to connect, learn and reflect at the Annual Summit.

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Milken Alumni Scholars at the 2026 MI Global Conference

Published 05/26/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 05/26/2026

From conversations on ethical AI to discussions about closing healthcare disparities, Alumni Scholars joined global leaders at the 2026 Milken Institute Global Conference to help shape conversations about the future of innovation and impact. Conversations centered on impact investing, the future of AI, and leadership in an ever-changing world.

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Penn Sandra Cheah MS 23 Clarke Dickens MS 22 Samuel Sosa Sanchez MS 24 Steven Li MS 23 and Jahin Rahman MS 21 with Plaque at Penn

Milken Scholars Mentorship in College and Beyond

Published 03/31/2026 in Program Updates
Written by Reyes, Natalie | 03/31/2026

At the heart of the Milken Scholars Program is a commitment to building a supportive community that evolves with Scholars at every stage of life. For many, that journey begins in their first year of college, when freshmen are paired with mentors who help guide their transition. More often than not, these relationships grow far beyond their initial purpose to become lasting friendships that shape the college experience and beyond.

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Hannah Menghis MS 22 Diana Hong MS 99 Victoria Presentado MS 25 Evelyn Torres Clarke Dickens MS 22 Akesh Mallia MS 24 and Mattie Isaac MS 23

2025 Milken Scholars Holiday Dinners

Published 01/07/2026 in Program Updates
Written 01/07/2026

Continuing our cherished tradition of bringing loved ones together during the festive season, the Milken Scholars Program hosted annual Holiday Dinners for Alumni and current Scholars in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.

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Fall 2025 Campus Visits

Published 11/25/2025 in Program Updates
Written 11/25/2025

This Fall 2025, the Milken Scholars Program continued its tradition of visiting current Scholars in-person at their different college campuses throughout the country.

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Camilla Martinez MS22

Milken Scholars’ Summer Internship at the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Published 09/03/2025 in Program Updates
Written 09/03/2025

This summer, four talented Milken Scholars were invited to intern with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing prostate cancer research. The group included Charlry Kamara, MS ‘24, Jun Woo Shin, MS ‘23, Camilla Martinez, MS ‘22, and Katelyn Sulett, MS ‘20. Their activities included analyzing funding applications and developing patient care materials, as they learned how the work of nonprofits impacts medicine, broadening their perspectives on what their future careers in healthcare could entail.

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