Our Scholars

“After college graduation, I plan on attending Medical School. Through this schooling I will gain the knowledge and experience needed to become a great physician. As a physician I plan to open up a clinic and start my mission that will change my community.”

“As a child and teenager, I always dreamed of going to a top educational institution, especially the University of Michigan, but I also believed my chances of attending were very small. I had little faith in myself, and I thought that even if I did get in, I could not afford it. Thankfully, receiving the remarkable Brehm Scholarship has strengthened my confidence and has helped me achieve my most important goal. By relieving me of the financial burdens that come along with attending college, I no longer have to worry about how expensive tuition is and whether or not it will get in the way of my education.”

“Since childhood, attending the University of Michigan has been a key goal and dream of mine. Receiving the Brehm Scholarship has helped me realize that not only have I achieved this goal, but I have surpassed it and I cannot feel more grateful and accomplished. I am not only relieved of the financial burden of my education; I am now inspired to give back to my community in the same way Mr. and Mrs. Brehm have. The Brehm Scholarship has helped me develop self-discipline, leadership skills, and confidence. Go Blue!”

“When I heard about the University of Michigan, it piqued my interest. I learned that at Michigan I would have the advantage of interacting with scientists and high-level scholars of international renown, I would be able to interact with gifted peers who have a passion for scholarship, and I would have an incredibly rich academic experience that went beyond my interests. Not only would I be able to gain hands-on experience in courses and labs, I would also study abroad, giving me a privilege few of my peers recieve. I knew I wanted to be part of the tradition of its educational excellence. Michigan gives me what I’m looking for—intelligent, like-minded students sharing a passion for my field of study.”

“My ultimate aspiration is to attend the University of Michigan Medical School. Since I was young, I was always enlightened and inspired by the medical community from how it affected the greatest influential person in my life, my grandmother. As a child, seeing her constantly medicated and frequently carried out to ambulances left me wishing I could do more to help her. She passed away during the beginning of my junior year, but her legacy of medical intervention still lives on in my heart. My grandmother had this amazing ability to gather everyone she loves, and by everyone, I literally mean everyone. Doctors and engineers in my family, and even my younger brother, would run to her bedside to offer aid and give medication or administer shots. Medicine became such an integral part of my life and still continues to be fervent in my ambitions. I hope to continue my efforts and goals to the medical field, especially in the field of Gynecology, and to open a clinic or a more specific medical center to help women like my grandmother receive the best aid possible.”

“When I was six, I was chanting “Go Blue!”, by middle school I had the fight song memorized, and by high school my wardrobe consisted of piles of Michigan gear. My older siblings, having attended the university, opened my eyes to the amazing campus life at Michigan and showed me all it has to offer. This included one of the greatest student support systems around and an education that surpasses any public university in the country. It was a dream for me to attend the University of Michigan. Aside from the family legacy, I have never felt more at home than I do when I am on the Michigan campus. The atmosphere is positive and I feel like I have the potential to reach all my goals with the help of the amazing faculty at the University of Michigan.”