“The UMB CURE Scholars Program opened my eyes to numerous STEM careers. While meeting many scientists, engineers, and others throughout my middle school experience, my eyes focused on becoming a pediatrician and health care advocate. UMB CURE has inspired me to make it my goal in college to major in biology on a pre-med track.”
— Ayishat Yussuf, UMB CURE Scholar, Cohort 1
As their senior year of high school draws to a close, Ayishat Yussuf and other members of the first graduating class of the UMB CURE Scholars Program are gathering their caps and gowns and looking to the future. After six years of mentorship, hands-on learning, and research opportunities facilitated by UMB CURE, these 17 scholars are now college-bound.
To prepare the students for this next chapter of their lives, UMB is sponsoring a UMB CURE Senior Send-Off Campaign to provide each scholar with a graduation gift to ensure they head to college in the fall with all the tools they’ll need to be successful.
The goal is to raise $1,000 for each scholar to purchase college essentials including bedding, toiletries, laundry/cleaning supplies, dorm décor, electronics, school supplies, and more.