2023 Sophie Malaviya Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations Natalie, Audrey, and Samantha on receiving the 2023 Sophie Malaviya Memorial Scholarship. Best of luck with your studies!

“My name is Natalie Burraston, and I am a childhood cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with leukemia the day before my second birthday, and began treatment the day I turned two. In the fall, I will be attending the University of Oklahoma and studying Microbiology with a pre-med track. Being a survivor myself, I will also be able to give hope to patients and families going through their own trials.”

— Natalie Burraston

“Hello, I am Audrey Labbe, a pediatric brain tumor survivor. I will attend the University of Texas in Austin next year as a mechanical engineer. I love robotics, creating things, national parks, the environment, and social justice.”

— Audrey Labbe

“My name is Samantha Vert. I was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of four. This fall I will be a freshman at University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in animal science. After college, I intend to attend veterinary school. The Sophie Malaviya Scholarship will help ease my worries about funding my education.”

— Samantha Vert