Abigail Ruiz

Motivated and diligent high school student with a strong academic record and a passion for learning. Eager to apply and develop skills in leadership, problem-solving, and communication through extracurricular activities and part-time work experience. Known for being a collaborative team player with excellent time-management abilities and a drive for excellence. Looking to gain experience and expand my knowledge in a professional setting, while contributing positively to the workplace.

• LEDA Cohort 21 Scholar
  Selected as 1 of 100 Scholars (2% acceptance rate) to attend a 5-week Summer Institute at Princeton and Yale University under LEDA, a non-profit dedicated to building a more equitable and diverse leadership space.
• QuestBridge College Prep Scholar
  One of 3,000 selected from over 20,000 applicants, recognized for academic excellence and leadership potential.
• Hamilton Scholars Finalist
  Selected as 1 of 60 finalists from over 700 applicants through a competitive and rigorous selection process. (Accepted but declined)
• Access Opportunity Scholarship Recipient
  Chosen as 1 of 20 students in the Denver-Boulder Metro Area to receive a merit-based scholarship.
• Rice University Pre-College Law Program Scholarship
  Merit-based scholarship recipient for the Pre-College Law Program at Rice University.
• City-Granted Certification in Ethical Research
  Awarded: October 2024, Expires: October 2025.
• 1st Place, Social Justice Writing Award (11th Grade)
  Awarded for excellence in writing on social justice topics.