Harvard Bound! Stratford GEAR UP Student Earns Prestigious Full Scholarship

Upon accessing the scholarship portal, Isioma Ikhile couldn't contain her excitement, instantly sharing the news with her mother, leading to exuberant cheers. Fondly referred to as “Si,” this distinguished salutatorian from Stratford STEM Magnet High School will embark on her journey as a first-generation college student at Harvard this fall. Her remarkable achievements showcase her unwavering commitment and the substantial support from GEAR UP since 2018. Leveraging specialized guidance, Si excelled academically and in diverse activities, including wrestling and coding, and is now poised to explore biomedical engineering, with aspirations to drive innovation in medicine.