Name: Tagwa Shammet

Recipient Year: 2025

Major: International Human Rights Law

Description: Tagwa Shammet received a dual bachelor's degree in Political Science and Philosophy from Virginia Commonwealth University. She went on to attain her Master's degree in Global Affairs from King's College London. As a first generation Sudanese-American student, Tagwa is passionate about bridging the knowledge gap present in minority communities by equipping them with the legal information necessary to protect themselves. On her free time, Tagwa enjoys writing for her blog, "Tea Time with Tagwa," and is an avid reader!

School Name: Illinois Institute of Technology

Sponsor: MBA-Chicago Scholarship

LinkedIn Profile: https://linkedin.com/in/tagwashammet