Two alumni from Johns Hopkins, Hope Jackson, BSPH ’23, and Nam Nguyen, Ed ’23, have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars.
They are part of 150 scholars from 38 nations, joining the esteemed graduate fellowship program’s 10th cohort. This initiative is aimed at preparing the future generation of global leaders, providing students with the chance to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree program in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
Image caption: Hope Jackson and Nam Nguyen
Jackson works as a public health researcher, economist, and consultant. Her career focus has been on reproductive justice and women’s health. She is currently affiliated with Needed, a supplement startup that promotes nutrition for women. Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University, where she was a Ron Brown Scholar and Hart Fellow. Additionally, she acquired an MPH in health systems, policy, and public health economics from Johns Hopkins University. As a startup advocate and trained doula, Jackson aspires to achieve a broader understanding of reproductive health policies to foster entrepreneurial solutions for women’s health challenges.
Nguyen completed his business degree at Washington State University and received a master’s in educational technology from Johns Hopkins University. He is noted as the first student in WSU’s 127-year history to study abroad across all seven continents. Nguyen has interned at NASA, the U.S. Department of State, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Presently employed at BP, he manages the gift card program at over 7,000 gas stations nationwide and aids a $3 billion credit card portfolio. He also established The Bach’s Wish Fund, a nonprofit aimed at supporting Vietnamese students in their educational pursuits.
Through mentoring, internships, and real-world experiences, Jackson and Nguyen will gain exceptional insights into China. The program’s distinctive blend of academic coursework, cultural immersion, and personal and professional growth provides Schwarzman Scholars with a comprehensive understanding of China’s evolving position in the global landscape, which is vital for leadership across any discipline in the 21st century.
Students keen on applying for nationally competitive fellowships and grants should connect with the Johns Hopkins National Fellowships Program. The NFP assists students and alumni in navigating application processes for programs such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants, U.K./Ireland Scholarships, Goldwater Scholarship, Truman Scholarship, and other awards that require endorsement or nomination processes. Applicants are also eligible for help with their submissions for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, the P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans, and numerous other grants.