Blank Leadership Scholars

In the fall of 2025, Babson welcomed the sixth class of The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholars.

Selected for their outstanding academic achievements and potential, the Blank Leadership Scholars represent the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders who will lead the change needed to solve the world’s most pressing problems.

Together with their predecessor cohorts, they’ll contribute to defining and shaping the future of Babson’s Blank School and the future of the scholarship. They join the existing Arthur Blank Scholarship recipients—undergraduates who demonstrate entrepreneurial potential, academic achievement, and financial need.

Meet the Class of 2029 Blank Leadership Scholars

Laura Bautista

Laura Bautista ’29 »

During high school in Guatemala, Laura Bautista ’29 started a project to promote environmental education.

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Ezel Bhatty

Ezel Bhatty ’29 »

Ezel Bhatty ’29, who comes from an entrepreneurial family, hopes to use her education to address food insecurity.

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Sydney Fojas

Sydney Fojas ’29 »

Driven by her love for working with kids, Sydney Fojas ‘29 strives to provide earlier access to wellness resources and help children develop lifelong healthy habits.

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Lucas Lebrija

Lucas Lebrija ’29 »

Lucas Lebrija ’29 started a business at age 14, a project that continues to grow to this day.

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Tia Malhotra

Tia Malhotra ’29 »

Tia Malhotra ’29 is using her education to help her think about entrepreneurship and social impact globally.

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Remy Witt

Remy Witt ’29 »

Entrepreneurship has been part of the educational journey for Remy Witt ’29 since even before Babson.

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Current Blank Leadership Scholars

Layla Alrashed

Layla Al-rashed ’26 »

The child of immigrants, Layla Al-rashed ’26 started her activism early.

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Lillian Bedard

Lillian Bedard ’26 »

For lacrosse superstar Lilly Bedard ’26, the sport plays a defining role in her life.

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Tia Bhalla ’27

Tia Bhalla ’27 »

The daughter of an entrepreneur, Tia Bhalla ’27 knows the climate crisis needs solutions from multiple angles.

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Annie Chan ’27

Annie Chan ’27 »

A family business showed Annie Chan ’27 that entrepreneurship takes many forms.

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Charlotte Cole ’24

Charlotte (Charlie) Cole ’25 »

For Charlie Cole ’25, creativity and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.

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Kathy Do

Kathy Do ’26 »

Kathy Do ’26 isn’t afraid to try new things.

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Aarav Dogra

Aarav Dogra ’28 »

An entrepreneur since he was a preteen, Aarav Dogra ’28 has a passion for combining innovation with social good.

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Jerry Du

Jerry Du ’28 »

Known for wearing many hats in high school, Jerry Du ’28 is ready to tap into his entrepreneurial side.

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Cristina Gonzalez

Cristina Gonzalez ’26 »

Cristina Gonzalez ’26 hopes to redesign education globally.

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William Holland

William Holland ’26 »

William Holland ’26 finds opportunities in challenges.

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Kimberly Joachim

Kimberly Joachim ’28 »

Kimberly Joachim ’28 hopes to use her degree to open doors for others.

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Mya Kelleher

Mya Kelleher ’28 »

Mya Kelleher ’28 hopes to propel her love of learning foreign languages into her entrepreneurial career.

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Amy Pan

Amy Pan ’28 »

As Amy Pan ’28 studied and researched at her STEM-focused high school, she learned she loves to connect with others.

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Charles Price ’27

Charles Price ’27 »

Charles Price ’27 sees entrepreneurship as an avenue to help others pursue their dreams.

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Kaitlyn Pristawa

Kaitlyn Pristawa ’26 »

Kaitlyn Pristawa ’26 wants to continue to combine her passions: softball, entrepreneurship, and environmentalism.

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Nuchaba Scholte ’27

Nuchaba (Nuch) Scholte ’27 »

Nuch Scholte ’27 knows leadership is in her future.

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Everett Steven ’27

Everett Steven ’27 »

For Eagle Scout Everett Steven ’27, a passion for nature is found in all he does.

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Madaket (Maddie) Stoltz ’27

Madaket (Maddie) Stoltz ’27 »

Maddie Stoltz ’27 wants to make sports more equitable for everyone.

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Edwin Wang

Edwin Wang ’28 »

Edwin Wang ’28 wants to make sure artificial intelligence is used for societal good.

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Blank Leadership Scholar Alumni

Michael Agard ’24

Michael Agard ’24 »

Raised in an entrepreneurial environment, Michael Agard ’24 knows leadership.

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Oliver Bustos ’24

Oliver Bustos ’24 »

The first in his family to attend college, Oliver Bustos ’24 is always looking for an opportunity.

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Lexie Cheng ’25 »

For Lexie Cheng ’25, entrepreneurship is in everything she does.

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Jyothisha Chilukuri ’25

Jyothisha Chilukuri ’25 »

First-generation American Jyothisha Chilukuri ’25 has always been an entrepreneur.

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Kendall Garvey ’25

Kendall Garvey ’25 »

Kendall Garvey ’25—thinker, tinkerer, and entrepreneur—turns ideas into action.

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Aran Glynn ’25

Aran Glynn ’25 »

With Korean and Irish influences, Aran Glynn ’25 has always followed the path of creativity—and pragmatism.

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Madison Grogan ’24 »

Call Madison Grogan ’24 a connector.

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Shruti Jain ’24

Shruti Jain ’24 »

Shruti Jain ’24 knows a thing or two about building community.

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Matthew Johnson ’25

Matthew Johnson ’25 »

If he’s not in school, Matthew Johnson ’25 is doing business.

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Kellen Kruglewicz ’25

Kellen Kruglewicz ’25 »

Kellen Kruglewicz ’25 values relationships—and helps others.

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Kate Lapierre ’24

Kate Lapierre ’24 »

Kate Lapierre ’24 dreams of a more sustainable future.

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About the Scholarship

The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, merit-based award. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who embody Blank’s leadership qualities and the foundational values of the school.

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