Blavatnik Family Foundation/ThanksUSA Scholar Katelyn Partch

Marine Corps dependent Katelyn Partch has received consecutive Blavatnik Family Foundation/ThanksUSA scholarships totaling $6,000 for undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Katelyn recently graduated earning a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with minors in Mathematics, Spanish, and Biochemistry. With the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatrician, Katelyn is preparing for the MCAT and will work as an EMT while applying to medical schools.

Clearly dedicated to her goals, Katelyn says that her military upbringing had a huge impact on her life. “I learned to respect others and always stand up for what I believed in. Following my father’s example, I’ve always wanted to present myself in a poised manner and to achieve my goals with integrity. I never foresaw that the Marine Corps would play such an integral role in helping me achieve my aspirations of becoming a doctor.”

Although she pursued a rigorous pre-med curriculum -- with three minors -- Katelyn has always found time to help others. She volunteered at hospitals, museums, and a respite care center, mentored Girl Scouts through a STEM initiative, and even traveled to Peru where she assisted in medical clinics and taught children how to care for their teeth. Katelyn also worked at a translational medicine research clinic and served as a Health Science Scholar Mentor to freshman students.

With such enthusiasm for helping others and academic perseverance, Katelyn will surely be a great medical student. ThanksUSA congratulates Katelyn on her recent accomplishments and we wish her success as she continues her academic journey.

“I would like to thank the Blavatnik Family Foundation for their donation to an organization that means so much to me. ThanksUSA has allowed me to achieve academic success and I couldn't have done it without the help of the donors and supporters!”

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