Maleiha Carino Scholarship

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“Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it’s everything in between that makes it all worth it.”

Maleiha Carino was a student of MHS during 2010 - 2014. She was diagnosed with childhood leukemia in 2011. She overcame all the odds and managed to graduate in 2014. She was set to attend her freshmen year at UIC. In the Summer of 2014, Maleiha battled her last battle and was laid to rest.

This scholarship is meant to commemorate the life of Maleiha Carino. This scholarship will assist a Mather Senior seeking higher education in a 4-year university or 2-year college. The student will be granted a one-time academic scholarship between $1,000 - $1,500. This scholarship will be given directly to the financial aid office of the student’s university or college.

Scholarship Process

Requirements

Open to all Mather seniors
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Must be accepted and committed to a 2-year or 4-year college by the time of being awarded
Minimum 500 words
Must be reviewed by an English Teacher

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Past Recipients

Recent Honorees

Lana Quach
Northwestern University / Psych, HCI, & Design
2022 Recipient. Passionate about leveraging technology for social good and community development.
Nuraga Rajaie
Bates College / Biology
2023 Recipient. Aspires to become an orthodontist and help people achieve the smile they deserve, and ultimately, find happiness in their lives.
Nguyen Dang
UIC / Pre-Nursing
2024 Recipient. Dedicated to pursuing a career in nursing to provide compassionate care to underserved communities.
Nattapak Chankaew
UIC / Pre-Pharmacy
2025 Recipient. Passionate about healthcare equity and dreams of launching her own nonprofit to provide free prescription medicine to those in need