awards
Order of Merit Award
University of California, Irvine
2018
The Order of Merit is awarded annually to top 2% of the Social Sciences graduating class. Students are recognized not only for their academic excellence but also for original research, leadership activities, and service contributions to the School of Social Sciences, UCI campus, or community.
Student Sales & Marketing Fellow
National Sales Network
September 2017; October 2015
Chosen as 1 of 100 from 1,500+ undergraduate & MBA applicants to participate in a business leadership conference. During the conference, students engage in interactive workshops on branding, sales, and marketing hosted by various company executives and collaborate with teams to pitch marketing and sales plans for Fortune 500 companies.
Global Internship Award
University of California Education Abroad Program
April 2017
Awarded for exceptional international experiences and contributions to the community during study abroad period.
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
November 2016
Chosen out of 2,800 applicants and awarded for international academic and professional endeavours.
UCEAP Promise Award
University of California Education Abroad Program
November 2016
Awarded for academic merit and integration of study abroad program into my academic and career goals.
2016 Media Fellows Scholar
The Washington Media Scholars Foundation
August 2016
Awarded for academic merit and leadership initiatives pertaining to media, marketing and mass communication.
2016 Distinguished Anteater Scholar
The University of California, Irvine Alumni Association
June 2016
Selected as one of thirteen scholars from an applicant pool of 150+ students for demonstrating commitment to UC Irvine through involvements and contributions to UC Irvine affiliated programs, clubs or projects. This award is merit based.
2016 Marketing EDGE Digital Marketing Summit
Marketing EDGE
June 2016
One of forty students nationwide selected to participate in the Marketing EDGE Collegiate Summit in New York City. The week consisted of keynote speakers, professional development workshops and various networking events with New York’s top marketers and agencies.
Mirasol Travel Award
European Languages & Studies Department
May 2016
Awarded a travel stipend for a detailed proposal of study abroad plans, actions and goals in Berlin, Germany; including entrepreneurship immersions, technology marketing research and professional development.
Panhellenic Daphne Scholar
Marketing EDGE
June 2016
One of forty students nationwide selected to participate in the Marketing EDGE Collegiate Summit in New York City. The week consisted of keynote speakers, professional development workshops and various networking events with New York’s top marketers and agencies.
APAPA Scholar
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association
April 2016
Selected for commitment to the Asian Pacific Islander community, leadership contributions and academic achievements.
Friends of Study Abroad Scholar
University of California, Irvine
March 2016
Awarded a scholarship to the Freie Universität Berlin European Studies Program: Fall 2016 for demonstrating a strong academic record and plans to start a project and volunteer abroad.
UC Irvine Greek Life Outstanding New Initiate
University of California, Irvine Greek Life
February 2016
Chosen from over 800 new members in both Panhellenic and Fraternity for demonstrating a high standard of scholarship and leadership in the chapter, campus, and Greek Community.
2016 Forté College to Business Leadership
Forté Foundation
February 2016; March 2015
Selected nationally to join a group of 100 women interested in business to attend a leadership conference in Irvine, California.
Table Topics Speech Contest
ZotSpeak Toastmasters
March 2015
Chosen to represent UC Irvine Toastmasters at the Area Contest for the Table Topics® round, where speakers are given 2 minutes for an impromptu speech on a random topic.
Clinton Global Initiative
Clinton Foundation
January 2015
Selected for Project A(bridge), a summer project proposal that aims to bridge the educational gap for first-generation students through summer sessions of college workshops, mentorships, and skill-building activities.
The Susan & Jack Robertson Social Justice & Equal Rights Scholarship
The Robertson Family Foundation
June 2014
In recognition of my active community involvements and various civic engagements.
Virtual Business Scholarship
Knowledge Matters, Inc
May 2014
Selected for achievements and interest in business marketing and online entrepreneurship.
Miss Rancho Bernardo: Miss Highest G.P.A.
Miss Rancho Bernardo Pageant
May 2013
Participated in the 2013 Miss Rancho Bernardo Pageant and held the highest grade point average among pageant participants.