Scholar Stories

2023 Spring Campus Visits

Published 04/28/2023 in Program Updates

Written 04/28/2023

A unique aspect of the Milken Scholars Program is our Campus Visits. Staff travel to each Scholar’s university campus, twice a year, for in-person check-ins to provide 1-on-1 college advice tailored to each Scholar’s needs.

The Milken Scholars Book Club

Published 03/24/2023 in Alumni Features, Program Updates

Written by David Tang-Quan | 03/24/2023

Starting in May 2020, soon after the coronavirus pandemic swept across the world and shut down many in-person connections, Milken Scholars began connecting over a shared love of books as well as a desire to continue engaging with one another virtually. Since that time almost three years ago, the group has read over ten different books across a multitude of genres, from non-fiction to comedy.

2023 Milken Scholars Alumni Symposium: Building for the Future

Published 02/27/2023 in Alumni Features, Program Updates

Written 02/27/2023

Every three years, the Milken Scholars Program brings together Alumni from around the world to discuss personal and professional experiences and strengthen ties within the Scholar community.

In Search of the Class of 2023

Published 01/27/2023 in Program Updates

Written 01/27/2023

Thank you to all high schools and students that participated in our Class of 2023 nomination and application process.

A Tradition of Service

Published 12/19/2022 in Alumni Features, Program Updates

Written by Angelina Calderón, Kim Foo Chow, Marcela Correa, Ekram Jiru | 12/19/2022

Scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The four values of Milken Scholars continue to be exemplified by Alumni well beyond their college years. This Fall, Alumni volunteered alongside current Scholars to help high school seniors in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., prepare for college.

Tis the end of Fall 2022 Campus Visits

Published 11/23/2022 in Program Updates

Written 11/23/2022

The Power of Milken Scholar Mentorship

Published 10/27/2022 in Program Updates

Written 10/27/2022

“…becoming a mentor for Jiyoun was one of the best ‘accidental’ or ‘coincidental’ things to happen to me. The friendship that grew out of my and Jiyoun’s mentor-mentee pairing greatly improved my college experience — she is someone I know I can call a friend for the rest of my life, beyond college. And I use the term of being Jiyoun’s ‘mentor’ loosely, because she has equally given me so much advice and support. From talking about the course curriculum or social scenes specifically at Princeton, to discussing personal challenges and career goals/motivations, and anything and everything in between, our mentor-mentee relationship has been an integral part of my college experience.” – Jamie Kim, MS ‘18

Milken Scholars on Summer 2022 Internships

Published 09/30/2022 in Program Updates

Written by Torres, Evelyn | 09/30/2022

Back in person for the 2022 Milken Scholars Annual Summit and Recognition Ceremonies

Published 08/30/2022 in Program Updates

Written by Torres, Evelyn | 08/30/2022

Twelve Exceptional Los Angeles High School Students Receive Milken Scholars Award

Published 07/20/2022 in Program Updates

Written 07/20/2022

Unique Scholarship Provides a $10,000 Cash Prize Plus a Lifetime of Mentoring and Resources

Five Outstanding New York City High School Students Receive Milken Scholars Award

Published 07/05/2022 in Program Updates

Written 07/05/2022

Unique Scholarship Provides a $10,000 Cash Prize Plus a Lifetime of Mentoring and Resources

Four Washington, D.C., High School Students Receive Milken Scholars Award

Published 06/23/2022 in Program Updates

Written 06/23/2022

Unique Scholarship Provides a $10,000 Cash Prize Plus a Lifetime of Mentoring and Resources