Blank Leadership Scholars
In the fall of 2024, Babson welcomed the fifth 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 2028 Blank Leadership Scholars
Aarav Dogra ’28
An entrepreneur since he was a preteen, Aarav Dogra ’28 has a passion for combining innovation with social good.
Jerry Du ’28
Known for wearing many hats in high school, Jerry Du ’28 is ready to tap into his entrepreneurial side.
Kimberly Joachim ’28
Kimberly Joachim ’28 hopes to use her degree to open doors for others.
Mya Kelleher ’28
Mya Kelleher ’28 hopes to propel her love of learning foreign languages into her entrepreneurial career.
Amy Pan ’28
As Amy Pan ’28 studied and researched at her STEM-focused high school, she learned she loves to connect with others.
Edwin Wang ’28
Edwin Wang ’28 wants to make sure artificial intelligence is used for societal good.
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 Blank Leadership Scholars
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.
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.
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.
William Holland ’26
William Holland ’26 finds opportunities in challenges.
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.
Charles Price ’27
Charles Price ’27 sees entrepreneurship as an avenue to help others pursue their dreams.
Kaitlyn Pristawa ’26
Kaitlyn Pristawa ’26 wants to continue to combine her passions: softball, entrepreneurship, and environmentalism.
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.
