Naina Adhikari Wins AAUW Scholarship for the NCCWSL Conference

Congrats are in order for Naina Adhikari, a first-generation college student from Nepal, who was recently awarded a scholarship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCSWL).

Naina earned her B.S.W. from Salem State University in 2016. It was there that she first heard about NCCSWL and AAUW. She applied for the AAUW scholarship to attend the 2016 NCCSWL and was delighted to receive a full scholarship. The conference experience left her energized and inspired and gave her a new network of amazing women with whom she is still in touch today. Having such a positive experience two years ago, Naina decided to apply as a graduate student in the international studies program, again securing the scholarship. She is also getting additional funds through The Graduate College’s Graduate Student Travel Funds program. Once she returns, she and a fellow graduate student are planning to open an AAUW student organization at Texas State so other women can benefit from the same support, empowerment, and opportunity that she has received over the years.

She especially wants to thank Dr. Sandy Rao for writing an amazing recommendation letter for the conference scholarship. Naina is looking forward to her second trip as she feels it will further enhance her networking, people, and leadership skills.