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SV senior earns national accolades
Urvi Gupta, a Seneca Valley senior, was recently named the recipient of awards and scholarships from several well-known national organizations and corporations.
Coca-Cola Scholarship Program
Miss Gupta has been named a 2017 Coca-Cola Scholar and is one of only 150 in the nation to earn such a designation. As a member of the 29th class of Coca Cola Scholars, Miss Gupta has demonstrated superior leadership and dedication to her community and she looks forward to coming together with other scholars to make a difference in her community.
“As Coca-Cola Scholars, we are being inducted into a diverse yet close-knit community of leaders who have unique visions for the future of our nation,” Miss Gupta said.
Miss Gupta will receive a $20,000 college scholarship and join a family of alumni who are leading positive change in their communities and around the world. Nearly 100,000 students applied for this prestigious honor and only 150 from around the world were chosen; just 10 of them from Pennsylvania.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers across America and The Coca-Cola Company, is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship programs of its kind in the United States, and was created in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Coca-Cola. Including the 2016 class of Coca-Cola Scholars, the Foundation has awarded over 5,800 Coca Cola Scholars with a total of $62.4 million in scholarships. The Coca-Cola system believes that investing in students who are leaders; both academically and in service to others, will result in positive, lasting change and sustainable communities.
“As Coca-Cola Scholars, we are being inducted into a diverse yet close-knit community of leaders who have unique visions for the future of our nation,” Miss Gupta said.
Miss Gupta will receive a $20,000 college scholarship and join a family of alumni who are leading positive change in their communities and around the world. Nearly 100,000 students applied for this prestigious honor and only 150 from around the world were chosen; just 10 of them from Pennsylvania.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers across America and The Coca-Cola Company, is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship programs of its kind in the United States, and was created in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Coca-Cola. Including the 2016 class of Coca-Cola Scholars, the Foundation has awarded over 5,800 Coca Cola Scholars with a total of $62.4 million in scholarships. The Coca-Cola system believes that investing in students who are leaders; both academically and in service to others, will result in positive, lasting change and sustainable communities.
The National Center for Women & Information Technology
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) recently chose Urvi Gupta, senior, as a 2017 Western & Central Pennsylvania and West Virginia Affiliate winners of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing.
Miss Gupta is being recognized for her computing-related aspirations, outstanding aptitudes and interest in information technology/computing. She is an avid member of the STEM community and has participated in multiple local science fairs, math competitions, and peer-tutoring opportunities. Her greatest technical accomplishment to date has been her creation of a plant-powered oxygen fuel cell. She aspires to have a career in a science field, particularly in medicine. Miss Gupta enjoys conducting research and will continue to explore lab opportunities while in college, specifically engaging in medical and clinical research.
“NCWIT offers me a chance to connect with students whose varied interests align with mine,” Miss Gupta said. “Not only are we working toward our individual goals in the field, but we are also supporting one another in our endeavors and creating a network of resources.”
Miss Gupta is being recognized for her computing-related aspirations, outstanding aptitudes and interest in information technology/computing. She is an avid member of the STEM community and has participated in multiple local science fairs, math competitions, and peer-tutoring opportunities. Her greatest technical accomplishment to date has been her creation of a plant-powered oxygen fuel cell. She aspires to have a career in a science field, particularly in medicine. Miss Gupta enjoys conducting research and will continue to explore lab opportunities while in college, specifically engaging in medical and clinical research.
“NCWIT offers me a chance to connect with students whose varied interests align with mine,” Miss Gupta said. “Not only are we working toward our individual goals in the field, but we are also supporting one another in our endeavors and creating a network of resources.”
U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Urvi Gupta, a senior at Seneca Valley Senior High School, has been named one of more than 4,000 candidates in the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.5 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2017.
Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 53rd year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
“Being a candidate for this program is a great opportunity for me to compete against students from across the country and compare our individual impacts on the community given our similar academic standings,” said Miss Gupta.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth. All Scholars are invited to Washington, DC in June for the National Recognition Program, featuring various events and enrichment activities and culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a White House-sponsored ceremony.
A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select 800 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the Scholars in May.
Scholars will be invited to Washington, DC, for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities.
For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, parents and students can call the U.S. Presidential Scholars Office at 507.931.8345, or send an e-mail to PSP@scholarshipamerica.org.
Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 53rd year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
“Being a candidate for this program is a great opportunity for me to compete against students from across the country and compare our individual impacts on the community given our similar academic standings,” said Miss Gupta.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth. All Scholars are invited to Washington, DC in June for the National Recognition Program, featuring various events and enrichment activities and culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a White House-sponsored ceremony.
A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select 800 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the Scholars in May.
Scholars will be invited to Washington, DC, for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities.
For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, parents and students can call the U.S. Presidential Scholars Office at 507.931.8345, or send an e-mail to PSP@scholarshipamerica.org.
Carson Scholar
Seneca Valley senior Urvi Gupta has recently qualified as a 2017 Recognized Carson Scholar. Miss Gupta was previously honored as a Carson Scholar during the 2015-16 school year and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. This year, she renewed her Carson Scholar status due to her continued academic and humanitarian achievements. As one of the 872 previous scholars, Miss Gupta has continued to meet the high standards of the Carson Scholars Fund and has shown year-after-year, leadership in both the classroom and the community.
To celebrate Miss Gupta’s accomplishment, she and all other Pittsburgh scholars, will be honored at the annual awards banquet on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Heinz Field. The public is invited to attend the Annual Awards Banquet to be a part of this inspirational day. For more information on any of the eight regional banquets or to purchase tickets, visit the Carson Scholars Fund website at www.carsonscholars.org.