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Parima Shelat

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Bold Points

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Nominee

1x

Finalist

Bio

I had always feared the future. Not knowing what was in store for me hindered my capabilities to the point where I was unable to progress towards my academic and personal goals. After years of self-doubt, I realized the only one holding me back to reach my potential was me. Now I recognize that I can do anything set in my mind— as long as I am disciplined, consistent, and enthusiastic. I strive to leverage every opportunity to further my education and fulfill my lifelong goal of helping others. I am a rising junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Public Policy and Entrepreneurship. I enjoy being involved with the community and currently serve as the CFO for Meantime Coffee Company, a non-profit, student-led coffee shop on campus. I am also involved with Scale & Coin Business Society, an organization dedicated to fostering a community and introducing students into the business world. I am also involved with organizations that promote sustainability like Carolina Thrift. This scholarship will allow me to focus on fulfilling my dreams instead of constantly worrying about my college finances. I am a multipotentialite (a person who has many different interests and creative pursuits in life)! I am interested in combining my interest in business, finance, fashion, and design by becoming an entrepreneur. I am planning on majoring in Business Administration (concentrating in finance) during college.

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Minors:
    • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Public Policy Analysis

Enloe Magnet High School

High School
2017 - 2021

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Finance and Financial Management Services
    • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Business/Corporate Communications
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      entrepreneaur

    • Dream career goals:

      Company founder

    • Market Operations, Shopper Growth Intern

      Shipt
      2023 – 2023

    Research

    • Political Science and Government, General

      AP Capstone — Program Researcher
      2019 – 2020

    Arts

    • Independent

      Dance
      Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    I Can Do Anything Scholarship
    I want my future self to be an open-minded, kind, free-spirited, and action-taking individual who relentlessly believes in myself and deeply understands that I am capable of achieving my wildest dreams.