My name is Julien Caines, and I am a senior at Santiago High School, where I currently hold a 4.32 GPA. I am passionate about innovation and driven by a desire to make a positive impact through engineering. My goal is to become an engineer and eventually start my own company, creating technologies that improve people’s lives—whether by enhancing the tools we use every day or designing new solutions for real-world challenges. I have big plans for my future, and I am committed to working hard to make them a reality. Scholarships will help me continue my education, pursue opportunities in engineering, and stay focused on turning my ambitions into meaningful contributions to my community and the world.

• Entrepreneurship

• Karate

  2013 – Present

• Art Festival 1st runner up

  Santiago High School · Drawing

  2024 – 2025

• set up and assist during cancer walk (This was just the most recent volunteer event -- NHS initiates and organizes volunteer opportunities in the community all year round)

  Volunteering · National Honors Society club (NHS)

  2025 – 2025

  Mission:

  Raise funds for cancer research

• I serve as a mentor and assistant instructor, helping lower-belt students learn techniques, build confidence, and improve their skills.

  Volunteering · All American Karate School

  2023 – Present

  Mission:

  To support the growth and development of younger and lower-belt students.