Stout Announces Winners of 2025 Women in Business Scholarship

Stout is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious 2025 Women in Business Scholarship. This initiative shows Stout's commitment to fostering the next generation of female leaders in business by providing financial assistance to support their educational and professional pursuits.

The scholarship awards $2,500 to each recipient who demonstrates exemplary leadership, a commitment to community service, and a dedication to promoting diversity within the industry. This year's winners stand out not only for their academic achievements but also for their unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact in their respective fields.

Meet the 2025 scholarship recipients:

Katherine Chen

Majors: Economics and Health and Society

School: University of Chicago

"To me, the Stout Women in Business Scholarship serves as a beacon for aspiring female leaders. I am grateful to partake in this endeavor that is steeped in our resolve to nurture the transformative power of women in business. Through this honor, I am entrusted with the privilege of joining a community of those who share an unyielding commitment to reimagining the contours of finance, and I cannot wait to contribute my passion and drive to this inspiring mission!"

Lina Lin

Major: Global Affairs

School: Yale University

"I'm incredibly grateful to have been selected as a recipient of this scholarship. It represents so much to me: a testament to the trailblazing potential of women in business, a renewed sense of purpose in my ambitions, and a reminder that persistence and hard work can lead to success as I pursue my North Star of building a career in the business and finance industry."

Kosha Patel

Majors: Economics and Business

School: Drexel University

"The Stout Women in Business scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me because it not only recognizes my efforts in a challenging field but also is a powerful encouragement to continue pursuing my passions. I am beyond grateful to be receiving this scholarship because beyond the financial support, it reaffirms my involvement in being part of a larger community of women breaking barriers and uplifting each other. With this scholarship, I can fully focus on my studies and continue to represent women in business!"

Avantika Sengupta

Major: International Business

School: Bryant University

"I am deeply honored to be awarded this scholarship, as it recognizes my hard work and dedication to a career in business as a woman in finance. This opportunity provides essential financial support, empowering me to pursue my academic and professional goals with greater purpose and motivation. With this scholarship, I plan to cover travel expenses for career development programs, invest in additional learning opportunities to refine my finance skills, and fund experiences that will enhance my understanding of international markets. This scholarship is not just an acknowledgment of my achievements but a catalyst for the impact I hope to make in my career and beyond."

Alayna Veeck

Major: Finance

Minor: Math & Statistics

School: Indiana University Bloomington - Kelley School of Business

"To me, this scholarship represents hope. As a student of Financial Mathematics, this scholarship has unlocked more time to immerse myself in research projects, technical skills, and case competitions that catalyze my career and fuel intellectual curiosity. Stout's commitment to uplift young professionals through education and mentorship has been deeply inspiring, so I can't wait to pay it forward one day and support others who are driven to create a positive difference. Thank you for the powerful gift of opportunity. I am eternally grateful."