More Than a Test Score

Congratulations to the winners of the Born in ’93 Zinch Scholarship and Easy as Pi III Zinch Scholarship!

We congratulate Katelyn Hertel on winning the Born in ’93 Zinch Scholarship!

More about Katelyn:

“Hey! My name is Katelyn Hertel (but mostly everyone calls me Katy). I love to play sports, but the ones that I actually compete in include, gymnastics, cheerleading, and track. I also enjoy volunteering at some of my church’s functions, the local middle school library, and at other community events. I hope to become even more involved in my school, church, and community in the next few years, and I cannot wait to see what they will bring!”

Check back soon to see more about Katelyn and her winning experience!

It’s as easy as 3.142… Just ask Arpan Prabhu our Easy as Pi III Zinch Scholarship Winner!

Congratulations Arpan!

Here is a little more about Arpan:

“Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it is the fuel of my existence. I am an inquisitive person who enjoys thinking and approaching problems from different angles. As such, my pastimes include chess and reading mystery novels. Curiosity has also precipitated my interest in science/business and the innovations that, when used simultaneously, both disciplines can bring. I have, if you will, gotten my feet wet already; I volunteer at the local hospital and keep online subscriptions to business magazines.”

Don’t forget to apply for the Easy as Pi V Zinch Scholarship! The deadline is today 30!

Also check back on Sunday to see the winner of the Digital Portfolio Scholarship!

Congratulations Kumesh Aroomoogan winner of the Do No Evil Zinch Scholarship!  Kumesh is an Investment Banker hopeful.  Kumesh plans on attending CUNY Business school but hopes to transfer to a more prestigious school such as University of Pennsylvania (Wharton). Here is more about Kumesh’s winning experience:

When/where did you hear about Zinch and the “Do No Evil Zinch Scholarship”?
One of my teacher recommended Zinch to me. I heard about the “Do No Evil Zinch Scholarship” when Zinch.com matched up my profile with certain scholarships based on my interests.

What was your reaction when you found out that you had won the “Do No
Evil Zinch Scholarship”?
“O my god, my first scholarship!!”

What was your parents reaction?
“Wow!!! Congrats!! I’m so proud of you!”

How are you more than a test score?
Participation in my community while attending student government
meetings on regular basics; trying to benefit the environment,
symbolize myself as more than a test score.

Good luck Kumesh!

Congratulations are in order for Noah Hutton! Winner of the Easy as Pi II Scholarship! Noah is a hardworking student from Maryland and is involved in an array of activities including school plays, track and field, tech crew, student body government and an environmental education competition. Noah is planning to graduate this upcoming year but has not decided which college he will attend. We wish him luck in his pursuits!

Here is a little more about Noah:

What was your reaction when you found out that you had won the “Easy as Pi II Scholarship”?
Shock and disbelief.

What was your parents reaction?
They thought it was a scam.

What is one outrageous (as in crazy, impulsive, dangerous, etc…) thing you want to do before you die?
I have always wanted to learn how to surf and/or travel the world studying exotic ecosystems and animals.

How are you more than a test score?
I consider myself a well rounded student. I participate in over 5 clubs, all of my school’s plays that I am able to, and I am my school’s top runner. None of these things show up when looking at my GPA and SAT score, which are effected negatively and positively by everything I do.

Thanks to everyone that participated. Congratulations and Good luck Noah!

We are happy to announce the Do No Evil Business Scholarship and the Super Student Stimulus Scholarship winners!

Congratulations to Kumesh Aroomoogan winner of the Do No Evil Business Scholarship!

Here is a little about our winner:
“Alright my name is Kumesh. I’m going into my senior year at the Academy of Finance & Enterprise. I’m trying to find the perfect college yet finding ways to pay for that college. I’m was an intern at SIFMA and after work and on the weekends, I just hang out with my friends, going to the movies, or just relaxing at home. I’m passionate about Finance [Investment Banking], which I’m hoping to purse an excellent education in order to accomplish that goal. So yeah, that’s the 20 seconds of me or..maybe less =]”

And congratulations to the Super Student Joseph Almeida winner of the Super Student Stimulus Scholarship!

Our winners bio:

“Hola! or Hello. My name is Joseph Almeida and I am a current college student at Cal Poly Pomona seeking for success and triumph in my education. I am a student that is always busy dealing with many extra curriculum activities including AIAS, Hermanos Unidos, Cal Poly Rose Float, ASI team, welcome week leader, and a future tutor. As a high school student, I took various college classes and currently have more than 200 units and can be considered a junior in college. I am majoring in architecture and plan to attend graduate school in New York, with the help of organizations such as Zinch!”

Congratulations to Kumesh and Joseph!

Be sure to check back on Monday to see the winners of the Born in ’93 Zinch Scholarship and the Easy as Pie III Zinch Scholarship!

Meet the winner of the Pwnd Computer Science Zinch Scholarship: Randy Inglefield!

Randy is an inspiring game designer that has plans of opening his own game company.   These aspirations push Randy to work hard, which is exactly what he has done. Graduating a year early Randy plans to attend The University of Advancing Technology. Were glad our scholarship could help him on his way.

When/where did you hear about Zinch?
We found Zinch when we did an internet search for scholarships quite a few months ago.

What was your reaction when you found out that you had won the Pwnd Computer Science Zinch Scholarship?
I thought “Wow – that’s great, it’s a beginning.”

What was your parents’ reaction?
My grandma was kind of surprised that “it really works.”  She was pretty happy too.

What is one outrageous (as in crazy, impulsive, dangerous, etc…) thing you want to do before you die?
I want to have my own video game company. (It sounds crazy and outrageous if you don’t have any money or any training yet!)

Congratulations Randy! Were here at Zinch are honored to help students reach their dreams. Good luck!