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Stacy Maravi
 Stacy Maravi. Photo by Ben Powell |
Neuroscience, Pre-Med, University Scholar, and Merten-Womble Scholarship Recipient
One of the first hurdles Honors College student Stacy Maravi had to overcome in her pursuit of a college education was at home. Maravi admits that, in the beginning, her parents were skeptical and didn’t see college as a path.
This is where the Early Identification Program (EIP), Mason’s college preparatory program for first-generation students in partnership with area public school systems, helped this former Fairfax High School student follow her dream of medical school and becoming a neurologist.
“I knew I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to make an impact on the world,” says Maravi. “EIP helped me strive for higher education. [They] gave me a support system and helped me get that push and have that confidence in pursuing college.”
Not only was Maravi able to secure a spot as a University Scholar, a program that provides tuition and fees for high-achieving students, she also received a Merten-Womble Scholarship, which is an endowed award that supplements a University Scholar award by covering room and board.
“Without EIP, I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am,” says Maravi. “I hope to pay it forward one day to help a student who is in the same situation to achieve their dreams.”
Colleen Kearney Rich, MFA ’95, contributed to this story.
This story will appear in the Summer 2023 of the Mason Spirit.
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