Martin Scholars

Jalen London, originally from Winston-Salem, is studying Nursing with a minor in Spanish. He plans to become a nurse practitioner. Jalen is currently conducting biochemical research within the Afonin Lab, acts as Vice-President for Men’s Club Soccer team, and is a member of Christian Students at UNC Charlotte. He intends to pursue a career path […]

Jason is a first generation college student who is majoring in computer science with an interest in software development. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing guitar, and trying different types of foods. Jason plans to study abroad in Europe. He hopes to give others, who come from lower income families, opportunities in […]

Kaily, a first-generation college student from Cary, North Carolina, is pursuing a degree in Psychology on a pre-medical track. She aspires to build a medical career focused on advancing women’s health, with an emphasis on serving underrepresented communities. On campus, she is actively involved in pre-health organizations that support her academic and professional growth. She […]

Hometown: Chocowinity, NC Chelsea enrolled at UNC Charlotte in 2013. She was among the first selected for the Martin Scholars Program, which began in Spring of 2017. Chelsea was a member of the English Honors Program and studied abroad in England. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English along with a minor in Philosophy […]

Hometown: Smithfield, NC Marc graduated May 2022 with his Masters of City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill. He completed a planning and development internship with Charlotte Center City Partners. Marc is now employed with Kimley-Horn as a planning analyst.

Felix is a first-generation college student from Charlotte, North Carolina, majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. He plans to attend medical school and become a physician focused on serving Hispanic and underserved communities. On campus, he’s involved in the Biology Club and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). He will be working part-time as […]

Hometown: Hayesville, NC Misty was an active member and leader in several campus organizations, including the University Honors Program, Earth Club, Health Occupations Students of America, 49ers for Bernie, and Niner Hunger Relief. During the spring of 2017, Misty participated in UNC Charlotte’s Semester in Spain study abroad program located in Santander, Spain. While there, […]

Gabriella is a first-generation college student from Matthews, NC majoring in international business and business management with a concentration in organizational management, along with a minor in Spanish and certificate in Business Spanish. She intends to pursue her career aspirations of working internationally. Gabriella is fluent in both English and Portuguese, and is working towards […]

Hometown: Monroe, NCCarolina is a member and secretary of the Illustration Club run by the art department on campus and has lots of ideas for the future of the club that she is excited to see come to life. Her career goal is becoming a storyboard artist, they are the ones who draw out the […]