Zola Sayers-Fay
Stamps 1693 Scholar
Hometown
Anchorage, AK (Groton School)
Academic Interests
International Relations, Public Policy, Arabic
Why W&M
When making my college list, I prioritized the size & vibe of schools, strength of the programs I was interested in, and affordability. I also wanted a school where I would feel a strong sense of community, but even with all these qualifiers, my list was long. Finalist weekend, however, helped me narrow down my list super quickly.
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When Dr. Cristol called me later to offer me the 1693 scholarship, I didn’t hesitate to accept it. I can’t wait to spend the next four years at William & 玛丽!
W&M Activities
- Research Fellow at the International Justice Lab
- Research intern for the Project in International Peace and Security (2024)
- Intern for the La Comisión Provincial por la Memoria in La Plata, Argentina
- Tutor at Jamestown High School
- Innocence Club
High School Activities
- Arabic National Security Language Initiative for Youth (State Dept)
- Mock Trial Co-President
- Model Congress Head
- Sustainability Committee Head
- JV Women’s Ice Hockey
- Conservation Corps
- Staff Writer for School Newspaper and School Blog
- Dorm Prefect
- GSA Head
- UN Human Rights Training Programme
Awards / Distinctions
- National AP Scholar with Distinction
- National Merit Commendation
- Scholastic Silver Key Winner for Humor Writing (Massachusetts)
- US Presidential Scholars Program Nominee (Alaska)
