Stout Announces Winners of 2025 Diverse Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Stout is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Diverse Emerging Leaders Scholarship. This scholarship program reflects Stout's commitment to supporting future leaders who exemplify a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion while pursuing careers in business.

This year, five outstanding students were selected to receive $2,500 each in recognition of their academic achievements, leadership skills, and passion for driving positive change across the industry. These individuals were chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants and represent the next generation of leaders striving to create a more equitable world.

Meet the 2025 scholarship recipients:

Mihika Deopura

Major: Finance

School: Indiana University - Bloomington

"This scholarship alleviates the financial stress of college and allows me to focus on pursuing a career in the financial services industry, specifically in investment banking. I am grateful for the opportunity to have a mentor at Stout, and look forward to learning more about the intricacies of the industry. This scholarship is a testament to the work I have put in so far and encourages me to continue striving towards my goals and expanding my knowledge."

Jordan Olagbaju

Majors: Finance and Business Analytics

School: University of Minnesota

"This scholarship means a lot because it represents not just support for me, but a chance to be part of something bigger. I see it as a chance to deepen my commitment to promoting diversity and giving back to others, just as I've been helped, whether through mentoring, community involvement, or creating opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds. It's a reminder that hard work, commitment to diversity, and a desire to help others are valued and needed. With this scholarship, I feel driven to focus on my career aspirations, while also lifting up others in college who, like me, may face unique challenges. Stout's initiative towards diversity and inclusion aligns so closely with my values, and it pushes me to do even more to make college and life a bit easier for others following a similar path."

Pranav Sreejayan

Majors: Finance and Economic Consulting

School: Indiana University, Bloomington

"I am extremely grateful to Stout for awarding me this scholarship, which marks an important step in my business education. Beyond just providing financial support, this scholarship is key to my academic and professional growth, enabling me to study with less of a burden on me, allowing me to contribute more to the community around me. Meeting the Stout team was also extremely interesting and informative, and I look forward to their mentorship and engaging in future programs. I am honored to be part of this journey with Stout."

Sid Yalavarthi

Majors: Finance and International Business

School: University of Georgia

"This scholarship is a testament to my growth and personal journey towards my career goals. I cannot express more gratitude towards my mentors and the employees at Stout who provided this opportunity to me. The ability to give back to students' academic and professional development proves true that Stout is committed to investing in young talent. With this scholarship, I look to bolster my academic pursuits, with an interest in pursuing a career in the financial services industry."

Aadil Yousuf

Major: Finance

Minor: Social Justice

School: Rutgers University - Newark

"This scholarship serves as a reminder of the importance of hard work and dedication. This support will bring me one step closer to my goal of using my skills to one day make a meaningful impact in the financial industry, especially within underserved communities. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and eager to continue my journey with renewed focus and determination."