Scholar Films
Harun's most recent film, In the Name of the Son, is based on his experiences growing up in wartime Bosnia
Scholar Performance
Tessa was featured with her chamber group on the national radio program 'From the Top'.
Kseniya Charova
“My father passed away a few years after we moved to the U.S. While overcoming this tragedy I had to adjust to a different culture and learn a third language. Even though I was ten at the time, I grew up overnight and resolved to succeed in school so I could attend a great university and take full advantage of the opportunities my father gave me when he was alive.”
- Program: 2008 College Scholarship Recipient
- Hometown: St. Petersburg, Russia
- Four-year College or University: Stanford University
- Academic/Career Pursuits: Business, Design, International Economic Development, Languages, Media / Communications / Marketing, Japanese, Economics, Art, and Communications
- Other Interests: Foreign Languages / International Study, Honor Society, Literature, Outdoor / Mountaineering / Camping, Performing Arts / Theatre, Tutoring / Mentoring, Visual Arts
Biography
Highlights of Young Scholar Experience: Kseniya has attended the Washington Japanese Language School, taken art classes, and participated in summer programs where she has studied archeology, cognitive psychology, business leadership, and learned to compose music.
Profile: Before coming to the United States, Kseniya lived in Russia and Japan. She has a deep understanding of the three cultures and is fluent in Russian, Japanese, and English. Kseniya attends her local high school and is also enrolled in the Washington Japanese Language School, where she receives a Japanese education on the weekends. “After I left Japan I desperately wanted to continue my studies in that school system. The constant exposure to the culture is direct preparation for my desired career.” Kseniya also studies French and has played the piano for 12 years. She enjoys painting and has seen her artwork published.
Inspiration: Her mother’s strength and optimism after the death of her father encouraged Kseniya not to give up during difficult times.
Aspiration: Kseniya aspires to a career in international business between the US and Japan.
Making a Difference: Kseniya volunteers as a math and science tutor and has volunteered at the Artichoke Art Studio, where she helped children work on art projects.
Accolades: Kseniya received the Japan Day Honor Award for a research paper on the Japanese economy, which she presented at Stanford University before the Consul General of Japan and representatives of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, the Japan Foundation, and the Center for Global Partnership. She received the Award for Excellence in the Arts from the Washington chapter of the National Society of the Arts and the Kennedy Center. Other recognition includes a National AP Scholar Award and the Walter Johnson High School Academic Award for Excellence in Studio Art.
Interesting Fact: Her paintings have been featured in three art shows and she has sold one of her artworks.
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