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Hello! My name is Nhi. I am a Penn State professor and photographer in State College. I am committed to creating a positive impact in Happy Valley - be that through beautiful photographs or investing in future students through my scholarship.

Education transformed my life. I grew up in poverty and was only able to achieve my PhD through scholarships. (Read my full story here.) I am delighted to sponsor an annual, merit-based $2000 high school scholarship to help more students attain higher education. To enter, applicants must be a female junior attending high school in Centre County and have a GPA of 3.8 or above.

It is my hope that our community can empower girls to pursue higher education and become change-makers and leaders of the world.

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Applications will open in 2024. Below was the application form for 2023.

About   Nhi

Nhi is a portrait photographer serving State College, PA and surrounding communities. Nhi captures photographs that let you re-live your joy, love, and light with intentional artistry. Her creative work has been published in State College Magazine and featured at Bellefonte Art Museum. Also a professor at Penn State, Nhi is committed to creating a positive impact in Happy Valley – be that through beautiful photographs or investing in future students through her scholarship.