83 Scholars from 7 Midwestern States Named to Joyce Ivy’s 21st Summer Scholar Cohort

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Joyce Ivy Foundation announced the names of 83 young women selected to receive scholarships to participate in summer pre-college academic programs at some of the most rigorous colleges and universities in the country.

“The Joyce Ivy Foundation has been expanding college aspirations for more than two decades by providing access to transformative academic opportunities at a pivotal point in a young person’s life,” said Valerie J.M. Brader, President of the Joyce Ivy Foundation. “We are thrilled to welcome 83 exceptional new Scholars into the Joyce Ivy community, bringing our alumnae network to more than 1,350 Summer Scholars.”

The Summer Scholars Selection Committee included members of the Foundation’s senior leadership, Board of Directors, Associate Board, and Summer Scholar alumnae, all of whom worked together to identify this year’s outstanding cohort.

“The caliber of this year’s applicants was truly remarkable,” said Katharine Janes, Joyce Ivy Foundation board member and 2012 Summer Scholar alumna. “The 2026 Summer Scholars distinguished themselves through their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, and deep commitment to their communities. We are honored to support these young women as they continue their educational journeys.” The 2026 Summer Scholars come from seven Midwestern states currently supported by the Foundation — Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and South Dakota — and attend 49 different secondary schools across the region. This year’s cohort reflects the Foundation’s continued commitment to increasing access to highly selective educational opportunities for talented young women throughout the Midwest.

The 2026 Summer Scholars will be honored at Joyce Ivy’s annual Summer Scholars Send Off this spring, where family members, educators, donors, and alumnae will gather to celebrate their achievements and prepare them for a transformative summer experience.

The 2026 Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars:

Indiana

Eve Arnold, Bloomington High School South
Winnie Dong, Bloomington High School South
Emiliia Kadurina, Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Rebekah Oppel, The Indiana Academy of Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Qianqian Shen, Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Barrie Terman, Carmel High School
Addison Vanlandingham, Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities

Michigan

Ayat Ahmed, Warren Mott High School and Macomb Mathematics Technology Center
Fatema Begum, Cass Technical High School
Audrey Braun, Washtenaw International High School
Rachel Brue, Detroit Country Day School
Richa Chava, North Farmington High School
Cianna Chen, Pioneer High School
Navya Dwivedi, Washtenaw International High School
Ava Elia, Detroit Country Day School
Melanie Gonzalez, Wayne Memorial High School
Caidence Goodman, Wayne Memorial High School
Maliyah Griffin, Renaissance High School
Alexis Karnga, Wayne Memorial High School
Oviya Karthikeyan, Novi High School
Jessica Lou, Greenhills School
Sienna Nguyen, Detroit Country Day School
Ashley Obua, Washtenaw International High School
Rachael Ramjattan, Mercy High School
Deborah Song, Huron High School
Fabiana Vivas Diaz, Novi High School
Gabriella Webster, The Roeper School
Hannah Wen, Skyline High School
Amy Yang, Huron High School
Rujula Yeole, Novi High School
Michelle Zhang, Huron High School
Andrea Zou, Washtenaw International High School

Minnesota

Maria Robles, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities
Nora Snyder, Bloomington Kennedy Senior High School

Missouri

Chloe Eid, Pembroke Hill School
Anaiya Fielder-Bey, University Academy
Kallee Orth, Fort Zumwalt East High School
Mariana Ramirez, Arcadia Valley High School
Gabriela Rodriguez Garcia, Fort Zumwalt East High School
Nina Wang, Fort Zumwalt East High School

Nebraska

Camila Briseño, South High School
Myrka Carrasco Rios, Buena Vista High School
Monica Davila, Mercy High School
Jennifer Garcia Reyes, Omaha South High School
Regina Ho, Millard South High School
Tania Ortega Hernandez, Omaha South High School
Britney Pineda Herrera, Buena Vista High School
Kenya Salgado, Omaha South High School
Michelle Serrano-Gonzalez, Omaha South High School
Nora Wessel, Central High School

Ohio

Maya Adams, Jackson High School
Fredericka Akoto, Cleveland Early College High School
Sana Bahadur, Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
Kaylie Baigen, Jackson High School
Lael Beard, Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
Jayla Downard, Jackson High School
Faith Fekru, St. Francis DeSales High School
Sophia Filippi, Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
Smriti Gajmer, Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
Blaire Glover, Walnut Hills High School
Lily Graves, Dublin Scioto High School
Johanna Gudino, Bard High School Early College
Isabella Harris, Jackson High School
Elise Jones, Stebbins High School
Sydni Joseph, Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
June Landry, Granville High School
Lillian Mapes, Jackson High School
Alena Marshall, Dayton Regional STEM School
Isabela Martinez Rentas, Madeira High School
Michelle Morado, Bexley High School
Rekha O’Neil, Hathaway Brown School
Shikha Patel, Batavia High School
Anika Sri Pulakurthi, Olentangy Berlin High School
Ana Rubio-Calvillo, Laurel School
Shriya Sharma, Dublin Jerome High School
Maci Steed, Ohio Virtual Academy
Junah Tingley, Benjamin Logan High School
Stephanie Umezurike-Chukwu, Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
Iris Van Hoose, Archbishop Alter High School
Sarah Wegrzyn, Hathaway Brown School
Sophia Williams, Jackson High School
Laylah Wolf, Shaker Heights High School

South Dakota

Naveya Vostad, Lincoln High School

You can purchase a ticket to attend the 21st Annual Send-Off Dinner here.

About The Joyce Ivy Foundation

The Joyce Ivy Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities and leadership development for talented young women from the Midwest. Through scholarships, mentorship, and access to transformative academic experiences, Joyce Ivy empowers the next generation of female leaders.