PTPI offers young people the opportunity to apply for several scholarships each year, either for participation in PTPI programs or in support of study at a college or university. We are pleased to announce the 2011 winners of our James & Eunice Doty PTPI/Congressional Award Scholarship.
The following students were awarded full tuition for participation in PTPI’s Global Youth Forum, an annual conference for young leaders. The scholarship includes all program fees and airfare. See the PTPI website for more details on the scholarship and information on how to apply. Both of these students earned the Congressional Award in 2011.
Zach Oliver
- high school sophomore, member of the soccer team, the student council, the STEM scholars program, and the Model UN program
- has earned the Eagle Scout award from Boy Scouts of America, and the Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award certificates
- was inspired by the community service he participated in through Boy Scouts to pursue the Congressional Award and increase his level of service, while at the same time increasing his personal growth and development.
“I would like to better understand all the people that I live with and help try to change their lives. By coexisting and helping the people I interact with, I hope to be a mentor to someone who will do the same, and I will have made a small but large impact on our earth.”
Karsyn Robb
- high school junior (planning to graduate one year early), musician with more than 200 songs written, composed, and performed publicly; All-American Scholar, past People to People Student Ambassador to Australia, State Finalist in the Utah National American Miss competition
- has earned the Congressional Award Bronze Medal, along with the Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates
- enjoys the opportunity to help her community through the Congressional Award program, and feels it has helped her grow as a member of society
“I believe even the smallest efforts to help others can make a huge difference in your community and ultimately the world. I have had the privilege to get to know many different people from all sorts of backgrounds and what I have found is that we all have a common desire to lend a helping hand to each other when we are in need of one. What I would hope to gain from my experience at PTPI’s Global Youth Forum is meeting other students who have the same passion for helping others as I do and create friendships that we will keep.”
To learn more about People to People International, visit www.ptpi.org
