NGS Scholar
Elijah Conway
Elijah Conway graduated Cum Laude from Auburn University with a B.S. in Biochemistry. As an NGS alumnus, he is pursuing a PhD in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at Northwestern, preparing for a career in infectious-disease research and drug development.
His father, an Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 and CH-47 helicopter pilot, deployed ten times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Egypt — shot down twice and crashed twice in combat.
I have always wanted to pursue a higher education in STEM; however, as I got older, I was hit with the reality of the significant cost of going to a university. Despite all the hard work I put into my courses and extracurriculars in high school, I was not able to receive enough academic scholarships to cover my post-secondary education. The No Greater Sacrifice scholarship means a lot to me because it removes the burden of cost from both me and my parents. However, this scholarship is not just about money, it is a significant opportunity. Instead of worrying about how I will pay for my undergraduate degree, I can focus on succeeding in my coursework and gaining research and shadowing experience that will help prepare me for my career. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that the donors of this scholarship have provided for me and because it means so much to me, I hope that I will be able to provide a similar opportunity for others in the future. Thank you.
Elijah Conway · NGS Scholar
NGS would like to thank the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund for helping Elijah’s dreams come true.
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