Anea sits down with us in the Fireside Lounge to discuss how her work with students and parents in Philadelphia schools led her to the Truman Scholarship, which will support her further education and career in education reform while surrounding her with a community of passionate public servants from around the country. Anea discusses the highs and lows of her Truman application process and shares advice for other first-generation low-income students considering applying for prestigious fellowships.
Video Produced by Emily Eckardt, Kathryn R. Morgan, and Greg Forkin.
Related Articles
Penn alum named 2024 Yenching Scholar
06/05/2024
Chonnipha (Jing Jing) Piriyalertsak will receive full funding to pursue a master’s degree in China studies at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing.
Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2024 U.S. Student Program grants
05/17/2024
Thirteen have been offered Fulbright awards for the 2024-25 academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate degrees, or teach English overseas.
Penn fourth-year student William Niu named a 2024 Hertz Fellow
05/15/2024
Niu is among 18 in the country chosen this year for the doctoral fellowship in applied science, engineering, and mathematics