Scholar Stories

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

Two Washington, D.C. High School Stars Receive Milken Scholars Award

Published 06/23/2021 in Program Updates

Written 06/23/2021

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

A Special Virtual Graduation for the Graduating Class of 2021

Published 06/15/2021 in Alumni Features

Written 06/15/2021

On June 5, 2021, over 56 Scholars, staff, friends, and family huddled together around their computers and logged onto Zoom to celebrate a very special moment: the graduation of the 20 Milken Scholars who received their undergraduate degrees this spring.

Extra Support: The Milken Scholars Parents Group

Published 05/11/2021 in Alumni Features

Written by Glenda Aldana Madrid, Stephanie Cabrera Esenwa, Ana Pavich, Bonny Taing Ward, Judit Tejada, Monica Trujillo-Jamison | 05/11/2021

Last year, a few Milken Scholar Alumni took the initiative to provide even more support to the Milken Scholars Family: they formed the Milken Scholars Parents Group.

Future Leaders Nominated for the Milken Scholars Class of 2021!

Written 04/01/2021

Nearly 230 high schools in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C. participated in the Milken Scholars Selections Process by nominating more than 1,500 top students to become members of our Class of 2021.

Milken Scholars Program: Mentoring Ahead

Written by Sarah Hsu, Karen Li | 02/25/2021

The characteristic that best defines the quality of a Milken Scholar is the ability and desire to be a leader and to give back to others through mentorship. The efforts to facilitate these characteristics are a cornerstone of the Milken Scholars Program.

A "Zero Waste" Lifestyle in Korea

Published 11/07/2022 in Scholar Travel Stipend

Written by Haesung Jee | 11/07/2022

The US is estimated to produce over 30% of the planet’s total waste, even though it consists of only 4% of the world population. I experienced firsthand the effectiveness of Korea’s zero waste policies, and I strongly believe that the US has the ability to implement similar measures to decrease our impact on the environment and secure a more sustainable future.