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Nina Henderson Provost Scholars

The Nina Henderson Provost Scholars Program, launched in the fall of 2021, is an annual scholarship program that provides up to 12 motivated Drexel students with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and play a hands-on role in shaping the Drexel experience.

Drawing on their varied backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives, Nina Henderson Provost Scholars work alongside the Provost and senior Provost’s Office leadership to advance key priorities of the Drexel 2030 Strategic Plan and collaborate on strategic projects. The program is made possible by support from Nina Henderson, Chair of the Academic Affair Committee of the Board of Trustees, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and Drexel alumna.

View the Projects

View a list of current projects the Scholars are working on in collaboration with academic leadership.
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Meet the Scholars

The 2024-2025 cohort of Nina Henderson Provost Scholars includes both graduate students and undergraduates spanning many interests and diverse Drexel experiences.

Nadia Jeon, '27

BA Law
New York, New York
Project: The Age of Artificial Intelligence

Meet Nadia

Nadia has taught English to students in both New York City and South Korea and volunteered as a Korean translator at a nonprofit, which awarded her its Gold President’s Volunteer Award. The executive secretary for the Drexel Biddle Law Society, she has also collaborated with students from a Scottish university as part of a Drexel Global Classroom.

Quote-gradient the best and most a University has to offer to its students is quality education, and i see this program as my opportunity to support that.

Sukriti Dhungel, '27

BS Economics and Data Science
Kathmandu, Nepal
Project: Amplifying Experiential Learning through Community Partnerships

Meet Sukriti

Sukriti has combined her passion for AI, data, and economics as a data science co-op at Exelon and through her work as a STAR Scholar, where she performed statistical and graphical analysis of simulated flight phases. Since her first year, she has held leadership roles as a CIVC 101 Course Assistant and Course Assistant Leader, in addition to her role as a Resident Assistant. She is also part of the inaugural cohort pursuing the Civic Engagement Leadership Certificate.

Quote-gradient I'm excited to engage with community members and create new pathways for drexel students to address local challenges.

Dom Lopez, '26

BS Screenwriting & Playwriting
Philadelphia, PA
Project: Amplifying Experiential Learning through Community Partnerships

Meet Dom

As a visual storyteller and community advocate, Dom gathers inspiration from his volunteer work, from guiding young playwrights under the Mantua Project to distributing food and books to West Philadelphia residents through Mighty Writers. He recently directed promotional documentary work around social issues such as voter registration through his internship with Partners in Kind.

Quote-gradient personal relationships and trust are key to building a project that pays off.

Anh Nguyen, '26

BS Computer Science
Hanoi, Vietnam
Project: Evaluating the Impact of Student-Led Climate Hub Initiatives

Meet Anh

Anh is the founder of Eco Peace Wildlife, a wildlife conservation organization, and a project manager for Solar for Change, a start-up company that empowers farmers in Vietnam, to switch to solar energy. As a Drexel Global Scholar, Anh contributes to global leadership efforts and helps foster international community ties at Drexel. Furthermore, Anh has completed an internship at CurveBeam AI, where he engineered crucial software enhancements for medical devices deployed in major clinics in the United States.

Quote-gradient I believe that by integrating diverse perspectives, we can collaboratively utilize technology to tackle environmental challenges while driving economic growth.