Past Scholarship Recipients

Eduado Brandao

Eduardo Brandao will attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He has been a dedicated student, taking 10 AP classes and dual-enrollment courses while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. A part of the Science Olympiad team, he won first place at states in Chemistry Lab and later served as a captain in his senior year. He also founded Saline’s Chemistry Club, which fosters community interest in chemistry by conducting household experiments for elementary classes and high school peers. His passion for chemistry led him to take the American Chemical Society U.S. Chemistry Olympiad Exam, becoming a national exam nominee for two consecutive years. 

Eduardo has also been dedicated to serving his community. In his role as the NHS secretary, he helped organize events such as the SASS food drive, which raises thousands of pounds of food each year, and one of the largest blood drives in the area. Additionally, he led protocol training to combat offensive speech as a member of Students Against Racism, and organized cultural showcases and potlucks as president of the Culture Appreciation Club. Over the past summer, he volunteered at Camp Invention as a Leadership Intern. There, he provided instruction and guided a group of first graders in completing activities that taught them various engineering principles and encouraged creativity. 

Outside of school, Eduardo enjoyed playing soccer on both the high school and club teams. He also worked at an Ann Arbor fan-favorite, No Thai, during his junior and senior years, starting as a cashier and later becoming a cook. Eduardo is excited to begin his studies at the University of Michigan and to continue giving back to his community.

Daniel Shen

I am currently a senior at Northville High School. I will be attending the Ross School of Business to pursue a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a focus on consulting. Outside of school, I enjoy tutoring students on the SAT through my business ShenPrep and creating YouTube videos.

Regarding athletics, I am an All-Conference and All-District soccer player. This past summer, I co-organized our high school’s inaugural youth soccer camp fundraiser.

In terms of awards, I am proud to be a YouTube Partner, a National Merit Finalist, the 2024 Michigan Young Referee of the Year, and a Business Professionals of America state champion in the Personal Finance event.

I am extremely grateful for this scholarship, and I hope to use it well at the amazing University of Michigan.

Daniel Syed

Daniel is a senior at the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills and will attend the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where he plans to study neuroscience. He has pursued the IB Diploma Programme while maintaining strong academic performance and was recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar.

He serves as President of the Biology Club and co-founded the Psychology Club. He has conducted independent neuroscience research and served as a volunteer research assistant at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He was selected as a Genes in Space finalist and a USA Biology Olympiad semifinalist, and placed 3rd at the Michigan State Brain Bee. As a Science Olympiad competitor, he has earned multiple awards at the regional, invitational, and state levels. He has also competed in economics competitions, including the Econ Challenge and Euro Challenge, where he advanced to the national level.

He has tutored over 150 students through Schoolhouse SAT Tutoring and Students Empowering Students, where he serves as Co-President, and has also worked as a math tutor for K–12 students. He volunteers at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, assisting with patient transport, and has received the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award twice for his commitment to service.

Outside of school, he enjoys playing sports, working out, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He is honored to receive this scholarship and looks forward to attending the University of Michigan this fall.

Mona Pandit

Marcel Piatkowski

Olever Kammeraad

Jackson Quinn

Josh Tucker

Rohan Aggarwal

Arvin Yaple

Noah Bock

Noah plans to enroll in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts and is the recipient of the Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship. Noah finished first in his class with an unweighted 4.0 GPA. Noah was a member of many in-school clubs; including National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl team, Link Crew, Students in Action and Student Council, was president his senior year. He was also a member of the track, cross county and chamber orchestra club. Throughout his high school career, Noah was a recipient of many awards: Eagle Scout Award, National Merit Scholar Commended Student, Monroe County Education Association Academic All-Star, Michigan Track Coaches Association Academic All-State, Michigan Southeastern Conference Scholar-Athlete Award and AP Scholar. Noah took a demanding academic schedule with seven AP classes. He volunteered with Youth Leadership Toledo and was an active member of his church group.

Alexander Mettler

Alexander plans to enroll in the College of Engineering and is the recipient of the Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship. Alexander was the President of the class board and President of the Entrepreneurship Club all four years of high school. He was a team member of the Robotics and Electric Car club and captain of the varsity tennis team. In the school’s science fair, he was the recipient of the grand prize in physical science. Outside of school, Alexander did research in science and engineering, creating a provisional patent for life lure and awarded first place in the MPowered Entrepreneurship Competition for the Life Lure. Alexander participated in multiple science and engineering fairs: earning first place in Environmental Engineering at Science & Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit, 4^th place overall at the Michigan Science and Engineering fair and earned nine professional awards including ASM International Top Materials Award. Alexander is also a tennis pro, teaching tennis lessons and volunteered at the Detroit Zoo and the Northville Fishing Derby. Alexander earned multiple science and engineering awards, National Scholar athlete award and ASM International Top Material Science Award.

Vishal Nayak

Vishal Nayal plans to enroll in the College of Engineering and is the recipient of the Gary and Ann Moeller Scholarship. Vishal finished first in his class with a weighted GPA over a 4.0 overall. Vishal was an active board member of the Math Olympiad and captain of the Science and Chemistry Olympiad. He was part of the tennis team all four years and captain his senior year. Vishal achieved multiple academic awards, including 3-time Distinguished Honor Roll Member, as well as a 3-time American Mathematics School Winner and achieved first place in Astronomy at the Science Olympiad State Competition. Academically, he has taken advantage of the most rigorous AP classes including Biology, U.S. History, Chemistry, Calculus, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. Vishal has also generously given his time and energies to his community as a volunteer coach for the East Middle School MathCounts Program and co-founded a musical group, which he played piano at local retirement homes.

Madison Caldwell

Sven Wollschlaeger

Anya Amin

Anya Amin is the recipient of the Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship and is planning to enroll in the College of LS&A.  As a student at Walled Lake Central High School, Anya was active in numerous Extra Curricular Activities including Women’s Varsity Tennis Team, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl Captain, and Spanish Club President. She took many AP classes such as US History, Statistics, Psychology, and English Language and Composition, to name a few. With her academic rigor, Anya managed to be a National Merit Semifinalist, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and a KLAA Scholar Athlete. Anya also participated in a ton of community service at St. Mary’s Hospital, Relay for Life, and as a Chinmaya Mission Student Teacher.

Noah Bagazinski

Noah Bagazinski plans to enroll into the School of Engineering and is the recipient of the Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship.  Noah has taken many AP Classes and maintains a 4.4 GPA. He has been a member of Student Council, Quiz Bowl, Euchre Club, Track & Field and is part of the MSC Program.  He is active with his Church & the Boy Scouts of America, where he became the youngest Eagle Scout in his troop’s history.  Noah participated in the Ford Motor Co High School Science & Technology Program and completed a research internship in engine calibration at Ford last summer.  Noah’s ultimate goal is a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Ellen Green

Ellen Green plans to enroll into the School of Engineering and is the recipient of the Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship.  Ellen is an active participant and a team leader in the First Robotics team at Notre Dame Preparatory School.  First Robotics is an opportunity for students to experience STEM in the real world, designing, building and competing a robot. Ellen is a three-sport athlete and leader in many activities: National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Girls Scouts and many Church activities.  She has worked as a Continuous Improvement Manager at Lighting Supply Company.  She has learned to juggle all her activities while maintaining excellent grades at Notre Dame Preparatory School. 

Sandeep Siva

Sandeep Siva graduated from Walled Lake Central high school.   Throughout high school, he was involved in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. He enjoyed playing South Indian classical music on the violin for ten years, and he actively participates in competitions and accompanies local artists in concerts. In Tae Kwon Do, he earned the honor of first degree black belt and later served as a martial arts instructor to other students.  Sandeep has also played varsity level tennis on his school tennis team for two years. In addition, he has had the pleasure of serving as president of his school's science club for two years and as the student representative of his school's PTSA for two years.   

In addition to extra-curricular activities, Sandeep also pursues his academic interests outside the classroom. One such outlet is participation in competitions in Math, Science, Arts, and Literature. He has received the Michigan Award of Excellence in literature in the PTA Reflections competition, earned the Michigan Math Prize Bronze awards two years in a row, and ranked fourteenth place within USA and Canada in the Cisco Netriders competition.  Sandeep recently won the Lakes Area Optimist Club essay contest based on a theme of “How my Positive Outlook Benefits my Community.”  He has also been selected as a National Merit Finalist. Sandeep plans to pursue a degree in engineering while at the University of Michigan.

Jacob Rainey