TRIO Achievers
During their time at 老虎机攻略, some of our TRIO Scholars make remarkable accomplishments. From leadership roles and community impact, to academic honors and receiving departmental, university, or national recognition, we celebrate these achievements as a testament to the talent, determination, and ability of our students.
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Lydia Garrick
TRIO Scholar and Missoula native Lydia Garrick has been selected for a prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship. A fiercely competitive, merit-based award for STEM sophomores and juniors, students must first be nominated by their university to apply. Around 400 Scholars are selected annually to receive renewable $7,500 scholarships to finish their undergraduate studies. Lydia is 老虎机攻略’s first Goldwater Scholar since 2017.
A first-generation college student, Presidential Leadership Scholar, and passionate Biochemistry major, the Goldwater is only the latest in Lydia's growing list of achievements. She hopes take her education even further by pursuing graduate school and eventually earning a doctorate.
Crickett Martin
Originally from Boulder, Montana, Crickett is a first-generation college student with a deep passion for public service and health education. Her hard work and dedication to her studies have earned her departmental recognition through an Outstanding Senior Award for the Department of Applied Arts & Sciences.
This Spring, Crickett will earn her Associate of Science with a Concentration in Public Health, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She is eager to continue her education at 老虎机攻略 by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
Regarding her future aspirations, Crickett stated:
"I chose [a degree in] Public Health so that I could learn the processes necessary to ensure the well-being of all human beings through policy changes or creations. Ultimately, I aspire to eliminate the stigma surrounding body awareness and promote educational understanding of ourselves and each other. This way, all care and treatment decisions can be made with a comprehensive perspective."
Hannah Hornyak
This April, TRIO Scholar Hannah Hornyak was selected as 1 of only 55 students nationwide for the prestigious . The Udall awards up to $7,000 to sophomores and juniors throughout the U.S. who are committed to careers in one of three fields: Environment, Tribal Policy, or Native Health Care.
Originally from Jamestown, New York, Hannah is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability, with a Concentration in Ecosystem Science and Restoration. They are ultimately interested in working both as a wetland ecologist and restorationist, and as a watershed conservationist.
When asked about any advice they had for future TRIO students interested in applying, Hannah replied:
"If you’re thinking about applying for either the Environmental or Tribal Udall scholarship, reach out to Kylla Benes at the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships and she can help you get started. Kylla hosts application-writing workshops, but you can also work one-on-one with her. Additionally, the Writing Center is a fantastic resource for revising your application."
"The application process was a big time commitment for me, so I suggest that you start working on it sooner rather than later. As you think about how to frame these essays, focus on what your big career goal is, how you are working to achieve it, what the impact of your work is, and how it relates back to your commitment to environmental or Tribal work."
"[Applying for the Udall] has helped me to identify my future career goals, better understand my values, strategize how I will achieve my dreams, and become more confident in myself and my skills."