Current Hillis Scholars
Seniors
President
Major: Biology and Secondary Major in Spanish, Certificate in Spanish for Health Professionals
The Hillis Scholars Program fosters an engaging community alongside unparalleled mentorship and academic opportunities. Our weekly Family Dinners with Dr. Matthews and his wife are the highlight of my week! I am beyond thankful to learn from the dedicated Scholars and mentors of this program, who inspire me to pursue a meaningful life and career in medicine.
Major: Health Science Studies
Minors: Biology, Biochemistry, and Business Administration
The Hillis Scholars Program has exposed me to an unparalleled community that continually encourages me to lead with humility and to form strong interpersonal relationships with peers and mentors alike. From our enriching weekly family dinners to our formative interactions with physician mentors, this program has provided ample opportunities for both personal and vocational development. Our Hillis family is one like no other!
Major: Neuroscience
Minors: Business Administration
Professionally, the Hillis Scholars program has refined my passion for medicine through impactful speaker events with local physicians and the opportunity for one-on-one physician mentorship. Personally, this program has provided me with an intentional community that I enjoy spending time with during our weekly Family Dinners at various restaurants in Waco.
Major: Neuroscience, Honors
Minor: Biochemistry
My experience as a Hillis Scholar has been incredibly enjoyable, from meeting new friends to forming connections with Dr. Matthews and the local physician community. This program has also allowed me to explore advanced research opportunities and further my knowledge as a pre-med!
Major: University Scholars
Minor: Medical Humanities
Although I am new to the program, Hillis Scholars has given me a fantastic opportunity to engage with a tight-knit community of other like-minded pre-medical students.
Major: Business Fellows (Finance conc.), Honors
Minor: Mathematics
Being a part of the Hillis Scholars program has been an enriching experience, where we share a unique space to learn and grow together, not just as students but as leaders and future physicians.
Major: University Scholars (concentrations in Spanish and Biochemistry)
Secondary Major: Statistical Science
Minor: Biochemistry
My time as a Hillis Scholar has been both enriching for both my professional and personal life. The connections I have made through the program have not only allowed me gain shadowing opportunities but new friendships as well through my physician mentor and family dinners.
Major: Biology, Certificate in Global Engagement
Minor: Biochemistry
The Hillis Scholars family has uplifted me in my pre-medicine journey in numerous ways! Whether that be financial support within the scholarship itself, one-on-one physician mentorship, or genuine conversation around the dinner table at our “family dinners”, I am so thankful for all of the opportunities that I’ve had as a result of being in this program.
Juniors
Vice President
Major: University Scholars Major concentration in Biology, Honors, Certificate in Spanish for Health Professionals
Secondary Major: Spanish
Minor: Medical Humanities
The Hillis Scholars Program has connected me with a group of dedicated and encouraging students unlike any other. The social, academic, and professional support I have received is unmatched.
Vice President
Major: Biology
The Hillis Scholars program has connected me to other students on the Pre-Medical track who have become mentors and close friends. The tight community that we share with each other and our faculty members has been such a blessing and I look forward to our meetings.
Major: University Scholars
Minor: Medical Humanities, Business Administration
Hillis Scholars has provided me with a familial network of camaraderie and communal support both inside and outside the classroom.
Major: Health Science Studies, Honors
Minor: Data Science
Being a part of this program has allowed me to meet so many amazing, like minded people with similar goals!
Major: Science Research Fellows, Biology Concentration
The Hillis Scholars program has provided me with an incredible outlet for support and guidance from upperclassmen and faculty. The community of scholars has demonstrated to me how I may prepare for life as a leader in health care who invests in others.
Major: Biology
Minor: Forensics
The community and passion that each person contributes to the program makes it so special and inspires me everyday! Being in this program has given me multiple opportunities that have made me a better in various ways!
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Hillis Scholars has been extremely helpful in forming meaningful and long-lasting connections. It is a group of individuals that exemplify everything I aspire to express in myself now or in the future.