Meet the Class of 2024, the 71st class of Pullman Foundation Scholars. Chosen from more than 500 applicants, our newest class of Pullman Scholars have tackled unprecedented obstacles to fulfill their dream of graduating high school and starting their college journey. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and welcoming them to our Pullman Scholar Community.
We would also like to extend our appreciation to the 150-plus Pullman Scholar Alumni who generously volunteered to read and review essays and interview candidates by phone. With your help, we have selected a fantastic group of young people to become the 71st Class of Pullman Scholars. They are excited and ready to tackle whatever challenges await them on their path to earning their degrees.
The 71st Class of Pullman Foundation Scholars
Isabella Aguilar
Whitney Young Magnet High School, Pepperdine University
Kevin Argueta
Intrinsic Schools, llinois Institute of Technology
Amara Chiedu
Walter Payton College Prep, Cornell University
Kylie Gaeta
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Depaul University
Asisat Giwa
Lindblom Math and Science Academy, North Carolina A&T State University
Jenny Gong
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Aman Idrees
Evanston Township High School, Illinois Institute of Technology
Myana Johnson Jones College Preparatory High School, Howard University
Marlem Juarez
Infinity Math & Science and Technology High School, University of Illinois at Chicago
Diacos Love
Thornton Fractional North High School, Oberlin College
Angelina Marino
Marist High School, Marquette University
Haille Minor
Lindblom Math & Science Academy, Texas Southern University
Connor Niznik
Wheeling High School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Canyon Novick
Oak Forest High School, Baldwin Wallace University
Yetunde Ogunfowokan
Friedrich Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Janice Otero
North Grand High School, North Park University
Anahy Perez
Charles Allen Prosser Career Academy, DePaul University
Malika Sampson
Morgan Park High School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sarah Smail
Maine West High School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Osman Syed
Hoffman Estates High School, Illinois Institute of Technology
Geri Velinova
Elgin High School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Alana White
Lindblom, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
David Zhou
Northside College Preparatory High School, University of Illinois at Chicago
