Article By: Agnes Hina
Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students have earned Boren scholarships during the spring 2023 semester, and three students have been named alternates. One student wishes to remain unnamed.
Boren scholars are awarded financial assistance up to $25,000 for educational coursework, unpaid internships or volunteer opportunities in language immersion programs primarily overseas.
"The Boren Scholarship is not an easy award to receive. Hitting submit reflects the students’ hard work, diligence, ambition, and dedication to leadership, as well as the encouragement and support of their mentors," Dr. Victoria Hightower, professor of history and assistant director of the Nationally Competitive Scholarships office, said. "We are very proud of our applicants and awardees and cannot wait to see the next steps in their lives and careers."
UNG's Boren winners are:
UNG's Boren alternates are:
If I didn't have the support, I wouldn't be able to do my capstone year. Having the opportunity to just go is solid motivation for me.
Emily Ragon
UNG senior
This financial assistance will have a tremendous impact on Ragon, a Menlo, Georgia, native. With plans to study Chinese and medicine abroad, Ragon has shared that this scholarship is providing her with a rare experience.
"If I didn't have the support, I wouldn't be able to do my capstone year," Ragon said. "Having the opportunity to just go is solid motivation for me."
Libosada said the experience will significantly impact her future aspirations and plans after graduation.
"Being able to study abroad last semester at the Korea Military Academy allowed me to surround myself with other cadets. During my time there both my professional and personal growth expanded beyond what I expected. Boren opens more opportunities for me to learn and grow," Libosada said.
The Nationally Competitive Scholarships Office welcomes faculty and students to learn more about the scholarship by contacting NCS@ung.edu.