Dremuk International Leader Scholarship Foundation Awards Four Scholarships to SIUE Undergraduate Students
Through a generous donation from the Richard and Patricia Dremuk International Leader Scholarship Foundation, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of International Affairs has awarded $2,500 scholarships to four undergraduate international students. The awards are competitive and based upon each student’s financial need and contribution to international education at SIUE.
Aastha Satyal, a senior from Nepal, is a business administration major. Junior Dat Nguyen, of Vietnam, is a computer science major. Sophomore Khuong Tang Hoan, of Vietnam, intends to major in computer science. Fareedah Abisoye Balogun, of Nigeria, is a sophomore nursing major.
“During these challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic, these scholarships mean more than ever,” said Mary Weishaar, PhD, executive director of the Office of International Affairs. “All of the awardees demonstrated financial need for this award and were directly impacted by the pandemic.”
Satyal volunteered as an international student ambassador and in career services, assisted international students in locating housing and was a fundraiser and webmaster for Delta Sigma Phi, a business fraternity.
Nguyen took the role of intramural indoor soccer team leader in Campus Recreation and recruited approximately 100 members. He also volunteered as an international student ambassador.
“Because of this scholarship, I will be able to focus on my education and put all my energy into doing well in my classes,” Nguyen said. “The scholarship will allow my goals and dreams to become a reality. I hope in turn one day I will be able to give back and help other students achieve their goals.”
Tang Hoan is an international ambassador and cougar guide, and has served on student panel during orientation, recorded video with tips for international students for fall 2020 orientation, and participated in other virtual hours hosted by the Office of International Affairs.
Balogun served as a resident assistant in University Housing and helped create a community for international students. She also volunteered at a St. Louis food bank.
Photo (L-R): SIUE international students Fareedah Abisoye Balogun, Khuong Tang Hoan, Dat Nguyen and Aastha Satyal are the recipients of $2,500 scholarships from the Richard and Patricia Dremuk International Leader Scholarship Foundation.
