Controversy To Akash Bagaria

Congratulations to Akash Bagaria `16, Neel Ajjarapu `16, and Keerthana Annamaneni `16 who have been nominated by the school for the Morehead-Cain, Jefferson, and Robertson Scholarships respectively. All three of these scholarships are the most prestigious merit based scholarships in the world. They all offer full-ride to colleges in addition to some extracurricular activities. The Morehead-Cain scholarship offers a full-ride scholarship to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. This institution is largely regarded as one of the best public colleges in the country. The Morehead-Cain scholarship also funds four summers for students. The summer before freshman year, scholars learn outdoor leadership by independently participating in programs

In the second summer, scholars learn about public service as they spend eight to ten weeks working full-time in hands-on community service projects. In the summer before junior year, students focus on their own project lasting anywhere from five to twelve weeks. Scholars can choose between a substantial research paper or an internship. Finally, in their last summer in the Morehead-Cain program, scholars pursue private enterprise through an internship to prepare them for the world beyond college. Through the academic rigor of UNC and the exciting summer opportunities, the Morehead-Cain scholarship keeps students busy and inspired to lead in the years following high school. I had the opportunity to talk with Bagaria about what the nomination for this scholarship meant for him. When asked about why he applied for the scholarship, Bagaria stated, “After receiving an email inviting me to apply for the Lawrenceville nomination for the Morehead-Cain

When I asked him about his motive for applying for the scholarship, Ajjarapu responded, “I applied for the nomination because the Jefferson Scholarship provides so many amazing opportunities to its students.” Ajjarapu has had this scholarship on his radar for a while, because when I asked him when he came to hear of the scholarship, he replied, “I first heard of the scholarship as a II former, when Nick Fenton (president of the class of '13) chose to attend U.Va as a Jefferson Scholar.” Ajjarapu was thrilled to learn that he had been nominated for the Jefferson Scholarship, and he really likes the University of Virginia as a school. “U.Va is undoubtedly one of the best public universities in the county, and the Jefferson program offers an unparalleled set of experiences and peer group. As a large state school with lots of resources, it's great for someone trying to figure out where to make their mark.Outside of receiving a great education, I think the program really focuses on creating leaders and community members. The program also has a great network of alumni, not to mention the campus looks amazing,” was Ajjarapu’s response when I asked him why he wanted to go to the University of Virginia and his desire towards the Jefferson Scholarship. There is no doubt that, if Ajjarapu receives the Jefferson scholarship, he will be put in the position to succeed through the