Three of this year’s McDonnell Academy Scholarships have been awarded to Indians: Meenakshi Jha and Priya Rathi of New Delhi and Neeha Sharma of Haryana. All three will have an opportunity to pursue their graduate or professional degrees at the Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Meenakshi Jha has earned her Master of Arts degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, where she had worked as a social artist and creative guide and has been acknowledged by both the governments of India and the United States. She will pursue her Master of Fine Arts at Washington University’s Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts.
Priya Rathi has earned her Master of Science degree in chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Her field of study is on tracking human motion using wearable devices. She will pursue her PhD in Chemistry at the School of Arts and Sciences at Washington University.
Neeha Sharma has earned her Master of Technology and Environmental Engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and was awarded the Rajit Bhagwati Gold Medal and the Institute Silver Medal for her academic and research excellence. She will pursue her PhD at Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.
“I am very impressed with the records of Meenakshi, Priya and Neeha, as we reviewed many strong applications this year. I look forward to working with them as part of the Academy’s network of future global leaders,” said Jim Wertsch the Director of the McDonnell Academy and Vice Chancellor of International Affairs at Washington University.
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The McDonnell Academy was created in 2005 by John F. McDonnell, former CEO of McDonnell Douglas Corporation and Washington University Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Funds are provided in partnership with McDonnell’s founding endowment, corporate sponsorships and other generous benefactors.
By Premji
