Daniel Chen ’22, has been named a Marshall Scholarship recipient. Chen graduated last spring with majors in microbiology and informatics, and will be pursuing a master’s degree in biological sciences and genomic medicine and conducting genomic medicine research at the Sanger Institute at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Originally established in 1953, the Marshall Scholarships finance distinguished young Americans for study in the U.K. This year 40 recipients from across the U.S., out of 951 applicants, were awarded scholarships for 2023.
“I was so surprised when I learned I was awarded,” shared Chen. “This is such an honor. It represents an opportunity to learn and gain a unique perspective in science.” The Marshall Scholarship covers university fees, living expenses, annual book and thesis grants, research and daily travel grants along with fares to and from the United States.
