Martin Scholars

Hometown: Charlotte, NCDante is currently a graduate student at Rice University pursuing a Master of Architecture. Once he completes his degree, he would like to work for an architecture firm that incorporates research and practice. His interest comes from working as a student research assistant at the School of Architecture’s Integrated Design Research Lab at […]

Hometown: Newton, NC DJ is a member and Vice President of Exercise is Medicine and is a group fitness instructor with the department of recreation here at UNC Charlotte. His career goals are to work in rehab as a massage therapist, obtain his certificate of diploma in positive psychology, and establish a nonprofit “Empower 23”, […]

Betsabe is a first-generation college student majoring in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Statistics. She speaks four languages fluently (English, Spanish, French and Portuguese) and hopes to learn a fifth soon. Betsabe was selected as a 2020 Rangel scholar and is interested in international careers. During her free time, she loves to […]

As someone who believes in the importance of making mental health wellness a priority, Mariah aspires to become a reliable counselor in the future. She has always felt the need to help others, as well as understand others’ individualities and backgrounds. Mariah enjoys video games, learning about her surrounding city, volunteering, music/concerts and laughing with […]

Hometown: Charlotte, NC Nephdarlie enrolled at UNC Charlotte in 2014. She was among the first selected for the Martin Scholars Program, which began in Spring of 2017. Nephdarlie 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: Charlotte, NC Neud’s is a member of the University Honors Program, is a UCAE Peer Tutor, and does Crystallography research with Dr.Jones in the chemistry department here at UNC Charlotte. She has also participated in the Emerging Leaders and UTOP programs at UNC Charlotte. Her career goal is to go on to become a […]

Born and raised in Pineville, North Carolina just south of Charlotte, Bruno is a first generation college student who is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bruno has a deep passion for motorsports and is ready to pick up a motorsports concentration to accompany his Mechanical Engineering Degree. He is also looking to join […]

Anthony is an aspiring modern business architect from Mooresville, North Carolina. He serves as the president of the Society of Systems Engineers and the Charlotte Road Cycling Club. He has enjoyed interning for leading companies, including M&T Bank and BMW MC, where he worked on innovative and challenging projects. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys serving […]

Carsen is a first generation college student looking to broaden her perspective and character at UNC Charlotte. She hopes to complete internships in the area of accounting with different firms during her time at Charlotte. Carsen intends to begin her career as an auditor for a “Big Four Firm”. She began taking French at the […]

Hometown: Union Grove, NC Dawn is currently a member if the “Not In My City” organization, that spreads awareness about human trafficking in the Charlotte area, and is currently an intern with the University Professional Internship Program as a biology preceptor at UNC Charlotte. Her career goal is to work in the ICU for a […]