Biography: Steven Nie is a rising senior majoring in Economics with plans to minor in accounting. Originally from San Francisco, he spent a few of his elementary school years in China, becoming disciplined and mature from his experience. Growing up, he found solace in the world of LEGOs, and would spend hours on end constructing intricate designs to fuel his imagination. In high school, he expanded his interests into tech, building custom computers for his friends and family. As college approached, Steven found a unique way to save up for his education. He would invest in LEGOs and sell them when they are discontinued. His side hustle ignited his passion for finance and led him to pursue Economics at UCLA.

 

Future Plans: In the upcoming summer, Steven will work as a tax intern at PwC. After the internship, he will study abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He plans to use the knowledge and skills he gained from these opportunities to pursue a career in financial advising or investment management.

 

What this scholarship means to me: It is a great honor to receive the Robert D. & Margaret A. Wark Memorial Scholarship. Coming from a low-income family, I have witnessed firsthand the constant struggle to make ends meet. To fund my education, I am currently working two part-time jobs at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. Receiving this scholarship will take a significant financial burden off my plate and allow me to concentrate on my education and career goals. I am truly grateful to the donors and the Economics Department for this generous award.