2015 The Donald Edward Bragg & Diane Sims Bragg Scholarship Recipient

Biography: Qin Shen is a senior pursuing a Business Economics major and a Mathematics Minor at UCLA. Born and raised in Shanghai, she came to the United States for a better college education after graduating from high school. She has been actively involved in various student organizations and community services including Global Connection Council, the Chinese Student Association, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and Bruin Tzu Ching. Qin has also worked as an intern in both the Agricultural Bank of China and Oriental Public Accountants Ltd. During her free time, she enjoys reading, playing the piano and
traveling.

Future Plans: Qin plans to pursue a master degree in economics after she receives her bachelor degree or to find a full-time job in a financial advisory company or accounting firm.

What does the scholarship mean to me?: I feel so honored to be the recipient of the Donald Edward Bragg & Diane Sims Bragg Scholarship for this 2015-2016 school year. This scholarship greatly eases my financial burden and allows me to focus more on my school work. The award also encourages me to dedicate more to my extracurricular activities and inspires me to pursue other higher achievements in the future. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the donor, the Bragg Family, for their kindness and generosity.