Scholar Stories

33 Years of the Milken Scholars Program

Published 05/31/2022 in Program Updates

Written by Torres, Evelyn | 05/31/2022

Milken Scholars at the Milken Institute’s 2022 Global Conference

Understanding the Effects of Japan's 2011 Earthquake

Published 11/02/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Christina Vourakis | 11/02/2022

During my travels I not only had the opportunity to engage in a culture completely unknown to me, but I had the chance to hear about the devastation of the 2011 earthquake along with observe the changes actively being made to avoid subsequent devastation.

Milken Scholars find safe ways to give back to their communities.

Published 02/24/2022 in Program Updates

Written by Jorge Campos | 02/24/2022

The Milken Scholars Program is back on the road with a return to in person campus visits for Fall 2021.

Published 01/04/2022 in Program Updates

Written 01/04/2022

Serving and Learning in Cambodia

Published 11/04/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Roy Kim | 11/04/2022

Over the summer I spent three months in Angk’jeay village, a small agricultural community in Cambodia, on a short-term mission trip with a nonprofit missions organization called Mission to the World.

The US vs. Turkey: A comparison of COVID-19 responses

Published 11/04/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Noreen Mohsin | 11/04/2022

As of June 9th, 2021, 64% of the U.S. population has been vaccinated. Yet in several states such as Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky, COVID cases have been rising over the past several weeks (“COVID Restrictions”). In Turkey, despite the number of cases declining significantly since April 2021, only 14.6% of the population has been vaccinated (Bhatia).

Mayan Peninsula in the Midst of COVID-19

Published 11/06/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Hanah Jun | 11/06/2022

The Yucatán peninsula is a key case study of the struggle in choosing between economic and public health. This paper explores the intersection of public health, regional economics, and global market development as it relates to the Yucatán peninsula. More specifically, this paper will investigate the intersection of the Yucatán peninsula’s regional economy and the impact of COVID.

Korea's Key Influence in Global Entertainment

Published 11/07/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Daniel Lee | 11/07/2022

The advent of streaming and AR/VR has represented a dramatic change in the entertainment industry as the manner in which consumers consume media has been disrupted. However, another dramatic seismic shift lies within the content that consumers choose to consumer. Aided in part by the technology, the world has chosen a new genre entertainment, and one that is in line with the proverbial phrase, “The Future is Asian”.

The 2021 Milken Scholars Summit: Charting a New Course

Published 08/18/2021 in Program Updates

Written 08/18/2021

Welcome to the Family!

Written 07/30/2021

Eleven Los Angeles High School Stars Receive Milken Scholars Award

Published 07/07/2021 in Program Updates

Written 07/07/2021

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

Six New York City High School Stars Receive Milken Scholars Award

Published 06/30/2021 in Program Updates

Written 06/30/2021

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