2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients
Abdul Hannan
Amirreza is a Doctor of Pharmacy student at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, originally from Iran. He completed three years of undergraduate pharmacy education in Europe before continuing his professional studies in the United States. His international background brings a valuable global perspective to both academic and community settings.
At the U, Amirreza is actively involved in organizations that support cross-cultural collaboration, serving as the Communication Chair for Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars and a member of the Public Relations Subcommittee, with several initiatives planned for the upcoming academic year.
He has demonstrated a strong passion for service and leadership, participating in mobile health clinics, presenting at university events, and advocating for innovation in healthcare through topics such as artificial intelligence in pharmacy. He continually seeks opportunities to promote inclusivity, support his peers, and grow as a future healthcare leader.
Abdul Hannan
Abdul Hannan is an undergraduate student from Pakistan pursuing a degree in Information Systems at the University of Utah. Coming from a background filled with diverse experiences, he is passionate about building meaningful connections and supporting those around him. On campus, Abdul works at the Student Philanthropy and Engagement Center (SPEC), where he enjoys reaching out to the university community and strengthening the culture of giving and support.
Since moving to Salt Lake City, Abdul has embraced the opportunity to connect with peers from different cultures and backgrounds, which has shaped his outlook on collaboration and community building. He values the friendships and networks he has built at the U and is committed to creating spaces where others feel welcomed and included. Beyond academics, Abdul enjoys exploring new ideas, engaging in conversations that broaden his perspective, and sharing his love for cars and fitness with friends.
For Abdul, the University of Utah represents not just a place of study but a community where growth, connection, and opportunity come together.
Jianjian Huang
Jianjian Huang is an undergraduate student at the University of Utah, majoring in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. On campus, Jianjian Huang is the Vice President and Social Media Manager of the Japanese Culture Association. He helps plan events and designs posters to share Japanese culture with students. Jianjian was a Teaching Assistant for a computer science class and a Learning Assistant for a math class. Now, he works as a research assistant in high-performance computing, helping improve the speed of scientific programs. In his free time, Jianjian enjoys movies, anime, reading, and playing table tennis with friends. He enjoys helping others and being part of the campus community.
Hrithik Kumar
Hrithik Kumar is an international student from Pakistan pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems at the University of Utah. He is an active member of the Pakistan Student Association (PSA) and works part-time as a parking enforcement officer and special events staff, assisting students and visitors with parking permits and campus navigation. Hrithik enjoys photography and uses it as a way to capture and share experiences from campus life. HE is passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, building connections across cultures, and contributing positively to the University of Utah community.
Francisca Moreira
Francisca grew up in Santa Fe, Argentina, and moved on her own to Salt Lake City to pursue a Kinesiology Honors B.S. degree. She remembers how adapting to the new culture and campus activities was a great challenge during the first months, therefore she decided to participate as an Orientation Leader for the Utah Global Office in order to help incoming international students bridge such gap. Francisca is also actively involved with her peers as a Teaching Assistant at the Honors College, bringing to class discussion a different and culturally-diverse perspective for students, and helping prospect students with their admission process as an Admissions Assistant at the Admissions Office. Additionally, Francisca has done research with the College of Health in a wide variety of topics ranging from the impact of extreme environmental conditions on LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness to athletic injury impact.
Both the research projects and the leadership activities she has participated in helped her to recognize the importance of empathy and commitment with the community, just as she experienced when navigating the start of college education and adulthood in a foreign country.