Blank Leadership Scholars
In the fall of 2023, Babson welcomed the fourth 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 change needed to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
Together with the 2024, 2025, and 2026 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 2027 Cohort of Blank Leadership Scholars
Tia Bhalla ’27
The daughter of an entrepreneur, Tia Bhalla ’27 knows the climate crisis needs solutions from multiple angles.
Annie Chan ’27
A family business showed Annie Chan ’27 that entrepreneurship takes many forms.
Charles Price ’27
Charles Price ’27 sees entrepreneurship as an avenue to help others pursue their dreams.
Nuchaba (Nuch) Scholte ’27
Nuch Scholte ’27 knows leadership is in her future.
Everett Steven ’27
For Eagle Scout Everett Steven ’27, a passion for nature is found in all he does.
Madaket (Maddie) Stoltz ’27
Maddie Stoltz ’27 wants to make sports more equitable for everyone.
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.
Current and Previous Blank Leadership Scholars
Michael Agard ’24
Raised in an entrepreneurial environment, Michael Agard ’24 knows leadership.
Layla Al-rashed ’26
The child of immigrants, Layla Al-rashed ’26 started her activism early.
Lillian Bedard ’26
For lacrosse superstar Lilly Bedard ’26, the sport plays a defining role in her life.
Oliver Bustos ’24
The first in his family to attend college, Oliver Bustos ’24 is always looking for an opportunity.
Lexie Cheng ’25
For Lexie Cheng ’25, entrepreneurship is in everything she does.
Jyothisha Chilukuri ’25
First-generation American Jyothisha Chilukuri ’25 has always been an entrepreneur.
Kathy Do ’26
Kathy Do ’26 isn’t afraid to try new things.
Kendall Garvey ’25
Kendall Garvey ’25—thinker, tinkerer, and entrepreneur—turns ideas into action.
Aran Glynn ’25
With Korean and Irish influences, Aran Glynn ’25 has always followed the path of creativity—and pragmatism.
Cristina Gonzalez ’26
Cristina Gonzalez ’26 hopes to redesign education globally.
Madison Grogan ’24
Call Madison Grogan ’24 a connector.
William Holland ’26
William Holland ’26 finds opportunities in challenges.
Shruti Jain ’24
Shruti Jain ’24 knows a thing or two about building community.
Matthew Johnson ’25
If he’s not in school, Matthew Johnson ’25 is doing business.
Kellen Kruglewicz ’25
Kellen Kruglewicz ’25 values relationships—and helps others.
Kate Lapierre ’24
Kate Lapierre ’24 dreams of a more sustainable future.
