NEW YORK—Abdel Ahmed, of Queen’s Bard High School Early College II, was one of seven New York City high school students to win a Milken Family Foundation scholarship on Monday.
“I felt great in many senses,” Ahmed said. He will receive $10,000 in scholarships and other benefits such as mentorship from past scholars. “The scholarship, the whole Milken Foundation, is great.”
Ahmed, who plans to study computer science at Polytechnic Institute of New York University this fall, said past Milken scholars, including several who attended the same school or share the same major, have emailed him offering congratulations and support.
The bar has been raised high for potential scholars. Requirements include a minimum grade point average of 3.6, or 90 percent, in all academic subject areas, actively participate in community service, and have a financial need.
Ahmed met the scholarship’s criteria by tutoring younger students and helping hospital patients with translation services.
