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Hobbies and interests
Golf
Piano
Allyn Stephens
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Allyn Stephens
415
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FinalistBio
I am a freshman at the University of Tulsa, majoring in biology with a 3.4 GPA. I just finished my freshman year in golf, where I earned the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and helped my team finish in the top 25 nationally, advancing from regionals to the national championship at Armley Lacosta in Carlsbad, California.
As a junior golfer, I won 100 tournaments, the most notable being the 2021 NOTAH BEGAY National Championship and an AJGA Championship. I spent my freshman year at Texas A&M University, where I redshirted and gained valuable insights into what it takes to be a successful collegiate golfer, which greatly benefited me this year.
I have two siblings: a younger sister named Aspin and an older sister named Celine. My father is a former NBA basketball player and currently serves as a judge in Houston, Texas. My mother, Adrian, works for an oil and gas company in downtown Houston.
I aspire to continue my golf career after college and, once that's done, possibly pursue a medical career using my biology degree. I also play the piano and have an affinity for nature, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
My favorite quote is, "If you shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’re still among the stars." To me, this means you should aim big for all your goals. Even if you don’t accomplish the big goal, you’ll still achieve something significant. Receiving this scholarship would mean the world to me, as it would validate my hard work and dedication.
Education
University of Tulsa
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Biotechnology
Dream career goals:
Sports
Golf
Varsity2012 – Present12 years
Arts
Main Street Theater Houston
Acting2014 – 2014
Public services
Volunteering
THe Joe Stephens Foundation, The Animal Shelter — Vollunteer2011 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship
1. Outside of golf, I enjoy nature and animals. I have rescued over 10 cats in my lifetime, nursing them back to health. While most of these cats were given away, I still have two of them. I also grew up playing the piano, but as I became more focused on golf, my piano playing faded. However, I still enjoy playing the piano from time to time, especially when I’m around family.
2I am currently a biology major and, while I’m not yet certain which direction I want to take, I am maintaining a 3.4 GPA despite a rigorous golf practice schedule at the Division 1 college level. I appreciate the flexibility this degree provides and am considering either a management position at a hospital or a research role. I am particularly interested in being at the forefront of cancer research and contributing to finding a cure for this devastating disease. I may continue my education beyond my bachelor's degree, aiming to gain enough knowledge and experience to avoid having to start at an entry level position. I plan on starting internships as soon as time permits so I can narrow down my focus and hone in on what I ultimately want to do.
3.Since my dad serves as an official, I have been involved in benevolent activities through his office for most of my life. Whether it was giving out turkeys every year or helping at-risk youth, I have always been by his side during these endeavors. During my freshman year at Texas A&M University, I volunteered at an animal shelter, where we helped rescue and nurse animals back to health.
I am committed to continuing these types of benevolent activities in my community because I realize the impact they have on others. I believe in the principle that when you give, you receive it back tenfold. The biology degree I am earning will also enable me to give back, hopefully contributing to finding a cure for cancer and helping people through my knowledge, particularly within the African-American community.
I have seen my father give free legal advice to those in need, and I hope my education will allow me to be a vessel of information to help bridge the resource and information gap in my community.
4.Being awarded this scholarship will definitely help ease the burden of being a college student. As you know, golf scholarships are very limited and do not provide 100% assistance. Typically, I lean on my parents and the little money I receive to bridge this gap. This scholarship will enable me to have some freedom and be a bit more independent and self-sufficient.
Scholarships like these are very inspirational because they represent something I plan on doing in the future once I start earning a living on my own. I realize the importance of benevolence and following God’s word, and I believe scholarships like this are truly doing God's work. People and relationships are what I cherish, and I hope the relationships I am building now through golf and these scholarship opportunities will allow me to be successful once I finish school.
I would be very honored to carry the torch as Hulede scholarship recipient.