Michelle Huang has been selected as one of only 10 students to receive Phi Theta Kappa’s 2019 Hites Transfer Scholarship, the Phi Theta Kappa’s most prestigious and largest scholarship offering at $7,500.
Hites Scholars are selected based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership and engagement in college and community activities. They were selected by a panel of independent judges from more than 2,800 applicants.
Michelle Huang is a business administration major. She is president of the Beta Theta Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and is in the Honors Transfers Program. She is a peer tutor for economics, accounting, and statistics and a peer mentor. Through Phi Theta Kappa, Michelle volunteers at senior centers and middle schools. Also, Michelle did a fog-use study for Skyline College. Michelle aspires to work in finance, then give back to the community by becoming a college professor. Michelle wants to inspire individuals to aim high, believe in their capabilities and act toward their dreams.
Article by Christine Case | Photo by Zaw Min Khant