Arnold Scholarship Recipients

Alan Bijoy 

Alan Bijoy is a fourth-year Management Major with a Legal Environment of Business minor. At Penn State, he has been involved in various student organizations. These include being an executive member of the International Student Council, the treasurer of the Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society (CIES), Member of the Legislative Assembly at the University Park Undergraduate Association, and an executive for the Cannbe taskforce within Net Impact. Moreover, he has also had a consistent commitment to CIES's THON efforts, helping the club meet its fundraising goals. Outside of school, he is a huge fan of soccer, travelling, and spending quality time with friends.

Aisha Khawaja

Aisha Khawaja is a senior Management major at Penn State’s Smeal College of Business with extensive leadership experience as Commander of the Apollo Club and a member of PRIME Marketing Group. She has worked as a Social Media Intern for Highclass Exotics, increasing brand visibility through strategic campaigns, and as a Lead Hostess at Rails Steakhouse, where she excelled in team coordination and customer service. Aisha has a proven ability to balance multiple responsibilities, develop innovative solutions, and drive measurable results in professional and academic settings. Passionate about marketing and consumer behavior, she aims to pursue a career in brand management within the beauty industry, leveraging her skills to make a meaningful impact. Outside of academics and work, she enjoys true crime, traveling, music, and exploring different cultures.

Kara Martin

Kara Martin is a third-year Management & Accounting Major with senior standing. She’s currently the Events Coordinator for Smeal Student Mentors and the Vice President of Marketing for the Professional Management Association. She’s also involved in a THON Merchandise Committee, Ski Club, and works as a Front Desk Agent at the Scholar Hotel. This summer, Kara will be a Buying Intern with Burlington at their headquarters in New Jersey. In her spare time, she likes to cook, ski, and listen to music.

Victoria Merkey

Victoria Merkey is a fourth-year Management and German major with a minor in International Business. She currently holds the position of President for Penn State Club Gymnastics and has been a dedicated member since Freshman year. In the past she has served as Community Service Chair for Club Gymnastics. In the Fall of 2023, Victoria studied abroad in Vienna, while abroad she took classes in German and had the opportunity to intern at a start-up incubator. Following a recent summer internship with the Restaurant Store, post-graduation she has accepted a position as a Logistics Specialist position with them in Lancaster, PA.

Shannon O’Neill

Shannon O’Neill is a fourth-year student majoring in Management with a focus on Organizational Leadership. Outside of classes, he is a Smeal Management Major Ambassador and works as the Head Operations Student Manager for the Penn State Baseball team. This past summer, she interned with Major League Baseball in the Baseball Operations department in New York City. After graduation, she hopes to work in the front office of a Major League Baseball club. In her free time, she is developing a cookbook!