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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NGS has been a fantastic help to my college journey. Not only have they supported me by removing that financial need, but they have also awarded me with various opportunities to help pursue my career, such as providing access to LinkedIn, regular school check-ins, and tips and tricks on networking.
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Thank you so much for this opportunity! Seriously, you have opened so many more doors for me.
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