Isabella Moore, Chemistry, class of 2023

Isabella Moore chose to attend Shawnee State University after receiving the Friends of Shawnee Scholarship. Originally looking at the university because of its small class sizes and its reputation in the Pre-Med program, she called the Admissions Office to see if there was any other scholarship she could qualify for to help with tuition.

“I originally didn’t know about the scholarship,” she said. “I called and asked if there was anything I could do or apply for to help with costs, and then they pointed me to the Friends of Shawnee Scholarship.”

After enrolling, Isabella decided to change her major from Pre-Med to Chemistry after enjoying the subject in her entry courses. Isabella also got involved on campus by becoming a Resident Assistant with the Office of Housing & Residence Life.

“I like the leadership opportunities I have there,” she said.“I really enjoy guiding people in the right directions and helping my residents when they need it – whether it’s academics or just in life in general.”

Moore would remain very active on campus in several organizations during her time at SSU, including as a Resident Assistant, Vice President of the Chemistry Club, a Student Alumni Ambassador, and as a member of the Sociology, Math, Bears Mean Business, and Delight student clubs. She also worked on campus at the Morris University Center information desk, within the Office of Housing & Residence Life, and was a member of the campus event setup crew.

Thanks to receiving the Friends of Shawnee Scholarship, Moore had the opportunity to attend Shawnee State, connect with her classmates and professors, and branch out into different student organizations.

“It’s an amazing scholarship,” she said. “Students who need it and can really benefit from it can get it. Even if a donor is giving a small amount to this scholarship, it means so much to the students getting it.”

Isabella graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. The Friends of Shawnee Scholarship helped make Isabella's story possible. You can help make a difference in a student’s life by making a donation or learning more about our named scholarship opportunities.