Recipient Name: Navya Hariharan has been warded the Dennis Lettemaier scholarship for the 2022 to 2026 (Grades 9 – 12) academic years.
A diligent student, Navya has been studying at KIS for over 4 years now and takes a consistent spot in the Principal’s list for her academic achievements. Aside from her commitment for academics, Navya enjoys being part of the Advanced Choir group and is an active participant in our Hiking program. Navya concluded her Grade 11 with a GPA of 3.77 and is now channelling her efforts in applying for Medicine programs in the UK and beyond. Navya is no stranger to KIS as her sister Nina Hariharan graduated from KIS in 2021. Navya is a promising student and this scholarship was valuable for the family that required financial assistance as they supported both Nina and Navya with their educational endeavors. Outside of academics, Navya is a good singer and an enthusiastic member of the Advanced Choir Group participating in our annual spring and winter concerts. Her teachers describe her as an attentive and hardworking student, who is always keen on expanding her learning. In her own words, “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to experience both education and residence at KIS through this scholarship. Last semester at KIS was an extremely busy yet fulfilling experience as I was exposed to a variety of events, clubs, and activities that made me grow as a person, not only academically but socially, emotionally, and physically. From hiking every weekend and earning a spot at Tahr camp, to performing at Kodi Unplugged and Rock Concert, to having fun and singing with the choir at music field trip, to running for Student Council as Creative Director and winning the position – all these experiences hold a close place in my heart. Being a part of so many helpful and uplifting clubs, including being a part of the social media team of Rotary Interact Club, a member of the National Honour Society, Girls in STEM, UNSDG Club, YouthRise, and SNHS, I had the opportunity to take up a lot of challenges and contribute to the Kodi community and student wellbeing. This year in KIS is my last, and I plan on shifting my full focus to my academics as I am planning to apply to medical school in the UK, which requires top grades and achievements. For this semester, I am focusing on getting my grades up in Chemistry and preparing for the UKCAT medical aptitude test. This year is going to be filled with discussions and decisions regarding college and my future after KIS, I am thankful to my donors for helping me experience this journey at KIS, which made me evolve as both a student and an individual.”