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In-Sik(Jason) Jung

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2014 Professor Harry Simons Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship for the Study of Accounting Recipient

Biography: In-Sik (Jason) Jung is a fourth year international student majoring in Business-Economics with minors in Accounting and Chinese. He grew up in Korea, lived in Oklahoma for a year during elementary school, and spent four years of high school in Shanghai. He moved to the United States in 2011 to attend UCLA. During his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, reading books, and seeking new things to learn.

Future Plans: After graduation, Jason plans to work at Deloitte in its Advisory practice, where he also interned during the summer of his junior year. Down the career path, Jason will take the CPA exam and possibly pursue a MBA.

What does the scholarship mean to me?: I cannot be grateful enough to be selected as the recipient of the Professor Harry Simons Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship for the Study of Accounting. This scholarship reduces the financial burden for both my parents and me, a burden made heavier by the expensive international student tuition fee. But I am encouraged again to know that there are always opportunities and rewards to those who seek and endeavor. I thank Professor Harry Simons Scholarship Donors for their generosity. I hope to give back to those in need in the future, like I have received this scholarship today.

Brook Fraser

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2014 Business Economics Scholarship Recipient

Biography: Brooke Fraser is a Business Economics and Communications double major at UCLA. She plans to graduate with honors and is also pursuing College and Departmental Honors. Brooke is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Societies, Alpha Phi Sorority, Alumni Scholars Club, Campus Crusades, and the UCLA Debate Team. She has served in leadership roles for several student organizations, including Bruin A1C a diabetes awareness group that she founded her junior year. Her internship and work experience has been in both the business and non-profit sectors and she interned this past summer in the management consulting industry with L.E.K.

Future Plans: Brooke will return to L.E.K. in September 2015 to begin a full time career as an Associate. In the long term, she aspires to earn a dual J.D./MBA degree and to assist nonprofit organizations in making the financial and legal decisions necessary to magnify their impact.

What does the scholarship mean to me?: This scholarship is one of the greatest expressions of generosity I have experienced at UCLA. The Business Economics department is filled with the most incredible students and faculty, people whom I have truly come to admire. To have been selected for this scholarship from their midst is an indescribable honor. This scholarship will allow me to pursue my dream of a dual M.B.A./JD program with the eventual goal of working with international nonprofits.

Zhou Fang

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2014 The Donald Edward Bragg & Diane Sims Bragg Scholarship Recipient

Biography: Zhou Fang is a junior student who major in Business Economics and minor in Accounting. Born in China, he went to United States alone for college education at age of 18. With hardworking and his love in Business and Accounting, he did excellently in academics. Also, he is a volunteer in UCLA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. In 2014, he participated in PwC Challenge Case Competition in UCLA. His team performed exceptionally and stood out to win the Second Place. He also interested in Basketball and Skateboarding.

Future Plans: Zhou Fang plan to devote himself into a business-related career. He plans to seek an internship or a full-time position in fields of Accounting, Consulting, or Investment Banking. He may pursue MBA education after graduating from college. He also desire to start up his own business in the near future. He is currently working as an advisor in a start-up team.

What does the scholarship mean to me?: I sincerely appreciate Bragg Family’s generous Donald Edward Bragg & Diane Sims Bragg Scholarship. It is my great honor to receive this award. This award is a great encouragement for me. The scholarship alleviates the burden of me and my family, and helps me focus on my study and my future career.

Dingxin Chen

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2014 Robert D. & Margaret A. Wark Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Biography: Dingxin Chen is a fourth-year student pursuing a major in Business Economics and minors in both Accounting and Film. During his time at UCLA, he has developed great interest in the finance industry and has done various part-time jobs and internships at Anderson School of Management, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and Deloitte, where he will be returning for full-time. In spring of 2014, he also became one of the Co-Directors of the Wilbur K. Woo Greater China Business Conference and successfully helped hold the grand event at Anderson School. Besides the world of business, Dingxin is also an actor who has starred in a number of influential theatre productions on campus. His most recent role is the director of the 2015 CSA Heritage Night which will be shown in Schoenberg Hall is April. In his spare time, Dingxin enjoys writing Chinese Calligraphy, playing Guzheng, drawing and writing traditional Chinese poems.

Future Plans: After graduation, Dingxin will be joining Deloitte & Touche as an Auditor in Orange County and obtain his CPA license. While working, he also plans to take the GMAT exam and apply for an MBA program at a top-notch Business School to enrich his knowledge and broaden his mindset.

What does the scholarship mean to me?: I am extremely grateful and honored to receive the Robert D. & Margaret A. Wark Memorial Scholarship Award. This award has not only alleviated my financial burden, but it is also a wonderful recognition of my past endeavors. Hence I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Wark family for making this possible and I really wish they would know how much their generosity has helped me and my family. The financial assistance will definitely allow me to concentrate more of my time on school works and also encourage me to dream bigger.