Pema Lhazom, a 20 year old Tibetan student who lives in Montville, Connecticut, wins $90,000 “Day of Pride” scholarship from the University of Connecticut, according to news report published in Montville Patch on March 27, 2012.
The report commented that clarity and a sharp intelligence are the attributes that helped her to win this prestigious scholarship. Although she has been in the country for only two and half years, she sees a clear path to her goals, it adds.
The scholarship will pay for Pema’s tuition, fees, and room and board for all four years of college.
Commenting on her, the report says that she is articulate and polite. Her energy – shown in part in her ongoing dedication to community service – is surely another reason she won this huge honor, it adds.
Pema is a member of the National Honor Society, on the distinguished honor roll, and is seventh in her class of 190 seniors, says the report.
Pema Lhazom’s mother works at Mohegan Sun, in housekeeping. Her father and sister, grandmother, aunt, uncle and one cousin all remain inTibet.
Although she doesn’t know what career she will choose in her life, she however hopes to do something for Tibet and to help the Tibetans to stand up, the report says.
In addition to her studying, the report says, she belongs to the Key Club, the International Club, student government and the math team. “She also tutors math, English and manners to pupils at Mohegan and the Dr. Charles E. Murphy elementary schools”, says the report.
Apart from the above, the report says, she also works in a nursing home inNorwichand does translation work for Tibetan and Chinese people in Montville. Last summer, she did internship with the Students for Free Tibet office inNew York and helped with the grassroots actions, the report adds.
