Celebrating the Siebel Scholars Class of 2025
The Siebel Scholars Foundation has proudly revealed the recipients of the esteemed 2025 Siebel Scholars award. This year marks the program's 24th anniversary, continuing its tradition of honoring nearly 80 exceptional students from leading graduate schools in business, computer science, and bioengineering.
Meet the Distinguished Scholars
The Class of 2025 welcomes 78 remarkable students, joining a vast network of over 1,900 scholars who have been honored in the past. Together, these scholars bring diverse perspectives from various disciplines, including business, engineering, and science, significantly influencing tomorrow’s technologies and policies.
Chairman Thomas M. Siebel shared his admiration for the current class, saying, "Every year, the Siebel Scholars impress me with their academic dedication and impact on future society. This year's class is outstanding, highlighting brilliant minds committed to progress in healthcare, artificial intelligence, financial services, and other crucial sectors." He also warmly welcomed the new inductees, looking forward to their future contributions.
The Scholars' Journey and Recognition
Founded in 2000 by the Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation, the Siebel Scholars program awards scholarships to 16 universities around the world, including institutions in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Each year, top graduate students are chosen based on their impressive academic achievements and leadership abilities, followed by a competitive selection process. Award recipients receive a substantial $35,000 grant for their final year of study, with many scholars ranking among the top in their classes.
Graduate Schools of Bioengineering
This year's bioengineering category showcases talented scholars from prestigious institutions:
- Jieneng Chen, Anastasia S. Georgiou, Benjamin D. Killeen, Denis Routkevitch, and Fangchi Shao from Johns Hopkins University.
- Elizabeth Choe, David Kastner, Owen Leddy, Felicia Rodriguez, and Anna Romanov from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Chew Chai, Andy YiHsuan Chen, Taylor H. Nguyen, Andrew Sho Perley, and Netra Unni Rajesh from Stanford University.
- Claire Hilburger, Eric Markley, and Sakshi Shah from the University of California, Berkeley.
- Wade Johnson, Nishta Krishnan, Zhengxing Li, Ali Sarikhani, and Helyaneh Ziaei Jam from the University of California, San Diego.
Graduate Schools of Business and Computer Science
In the business category, the lineup includes exceptional students such as:
- Nick Anderson, Leah Null Budson, Britney Cheng, Rachael Knapp, and Abhi Parikh from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Helen Berhanu, Isabella Haegg, Michael Liu, Ian McRae, and Philipp Schellhaas from Stanford University.
- Yigit Akdemir, Yana Kaplun, Dongyu Mao, Carolina Ortega-Londono, and Michelle Xuming Zhang from the University of Chicago.
- Sara McAllister and Aashiq Muhamed from Carnegie Mellon University.
- Zana Buçinca, Daniel Halpern, Tao Lin, Spandan Madan, and Sanket Shah from Harvard University.
- Song Eun Kim, Mingyang Liu, Tuong Phung, Sarina Sabouri, and Jinbi Tian from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- And many other outstanding individuals from top universities.
Impact of Siebel Scholars
The Siebel Scholars community has made a remarkable impact, innovating across various fields. Collectively, they've launched over 1,100 products, secured more than 450 patents, and authored over 43 books and 4,619 articles. Their efforts have managed assets totaling more than $2.8 trillion and have contributed to groundbreaking projects in both startups and nonprofits.
This network has also participated on numerous boards, led philanthropic initiatives, and founded many successful companies, some of which have gone public or been acquired by major firms like Google and Intuit.
About Siebel Scholars and the Foundation
The Siebel Scholars program, created by the Siebel Foundation, seeks to identify and honor top students at internationally recognized graduate schools. With faculty and resources spanning multiple countries, the program fosters a network that not only aids individual scholars but also encourages collaborative efforts to tackle societal challenges.
The Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation continues to work towards enhancing community well-being through diverse educational, health, and welfare initiatives around the globe, reinforcing its dedication to impactful philanthropic outreach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Siebel Scholars program?
The Siebel Scholars program recognizes exceptional graduate students from prestigious universities in fields like business, bioengineering, and computer science.
How many scholars are recognized each year?
Nearly 80 outstanding students are chosen each year from top graduate programs across the globe.
What benefits do Siebel Scholars receive?
Siebel Scholars receive a $35,000 grant for their final year of studies, along with access to a professional network of over 1,900 scholars.
What impact have Siebel Scholars made?
So far, Siebel Scholars have launched over 1,100 products and obtained more than 450 patents, greatly influencing numerous industries.
What is the mission of the Siebel Foundation?
The Siebel Foundation focuses on improving community quality of life through support in education, health, and philanthropy.
