Meet our NSCS Scholar of the Week, Benjamin! Benjamin is a sophomore at Houston Community College where he majors in Geographical Information Systems.
As a member of NSCS, Benjamin values community service. “There is nothing I enjoy more than giving back to the community,” said Benjamin. “My favorite NSCS experience was meeting my fellow scholars. It’s amazing to be a part of a diverse group that values sharing our varied experiences whilst volunteering. I always want to be around the NSCS community.”
On top of being a NSCS member, Benjamin is an accomplished scholar. “I completed my program as the best student in the Mathematics and Statistics department, best student in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, and best student during the 2018 Academic Year,” said Benjamin.
Benjamin is also a leader who inspires those around him. “I am a native of Ghana, West Africa. I am currently on an academic scholarship to study Geographical Information Systems. While in Ghana, I completed a Higher National Diploma in Statistics. I am from a family of seven from which I am the oldest, and I am proud to be an example to my younger siblings encouraging them to strive for educational excellence.”
For being a dedicated NSCS member, a high achiever and extremely well-rounded, Benjamin is our Scholar of the Week!
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