Six Burlington County students were honored at the annual scholarship reception hosted by the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council. Shahrazad Haynes, Molly Frith, Camryn Juelg, Riley Martin, Zoe Chou, and Meera Gosai each received a $1,000 scholarship at the event held at the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
The scholarships were supported by organizations such as the Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council, Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice, Virtua Health, Remington & Vernick Engineers, and the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson emphasized the importance of supporting young women, stating, “As women leaders we have a responsibility to serve as mentors and role models for the next generation… Awarding scholarships is one of the ways we support our future leaders.”
The reception introduced a new scholarship for students interested in business and entrepreneurship, awarded to Molly Frith. Frith from Holy Cross Preparatory Academy plans to study finance and international business at the University of Virginia.
Camryn Juelg and Riley Martin received the Burlington County Leading the Way scholarships. Juelg aims for a career in environmental law, while Martin is set to study political science and philosophy. Other scholarships were distributed based on students’ respective career interests.
Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel praised the recipients, saying they are “already inspirational due to their achievements and service.” The Women’s Advisory Council works to address issues affecting women in Burlington County and recognizes extraordinary young women through these scholarships.
The scholarships highlight students’ dedication and plans, including Haynes aiming to improve the family court system, Gosai pursuing a medical career, and Chou seeking a role in environmental engineering.
