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South Africa RPCV Nikia Clarke awarded Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarships
Clarke, who was a humanities major in the Honor's Program, volunteered for the Peace Corps in rural South Africa. She served as a teacher and assisted in community development issues. When Clarke returned to the United States, she worked for M.A.D.D. as a program specialist and ran prevention programs in elementary schools.
South Africa RPCV Nikia Clarke awarded Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarships
Two LMU Alumni Receive Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarships
Nikia Clarke ‘02 and Haydee Cuza ’03 were awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship in June. More than 900 people applied for the scholarship and 34 awards were granted.
The scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in academic endeavors and extracurricular activities and who have financial need. Loyola Marymount University and MIT were the only institutions with two recipients of the scholarship.
Clarke and Cuza excelled academically and were extremely involved in campus activities at LMU. Both also have been committed to service and community work after graduation.Nikia Clarke
Clarke, who was a humanities major in the Honor's Program, volunteered for the Peace Corps in rural South Africa. She served as a teacher and assisted in community development issues. When Clarke returned to the United States, she worked for M.A.D.D. as a program specialist and ran prevention programs in elementary schools.
“It is such an honor,” said Clarke. “Receiving the scholarship really changes the course of my life and opens up more opportunities.”
Future plans for Clarke include pursuing a career in conflict resolution in developing nations. She will begin a master’s program in international development and a Ph.D. in international relations at the University of Cambridge, England.
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