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Meet the ASCEND Scholar and
2017 JESFF Scholarship Recipient
Scholar Simbiat Eji-lasisi
“ASCEND is a great program. I love the
bonds we made and working on the Haiti
Service Project.”
Attend: University of Illinois Champaign
Major: Biochemistry/Psychology
Career Goal: Psychiatry
Philosophy: “Live life to the fullest; it too short”.
Service: Student Board of Education
Student Council
Food Drive
ASCEND Program
AKA Little Dresses for Haiti Project
AKA Gospel Brunch Hostess
Favorites: Cooking and Reading
Quote:
me.” “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
Role Model: “My role model is my pastor, Rev. Childress.
He motivates and helps me to remain grounded
which strengthens my faith.”
Future Students: “Be wise with the choices you make.”