Recently, Maddie Shlaimoon and Tushar Thakur, two MSU College of Social Science students, were awarded funding from the Go for the Green Paul Pradel Financial Literacy Ambassador Scholarship. The students were selected based upon their creation of a social media ad campaign describing the importance of financial literacy and the programs at MSU, and they each will receive $1,500 from the scholarship fund gifted by MSU alumnus Paul Pradel.
Shlaimoon is a junior majoring in human capital and society.
“Receiving this scholarship has inspired me to work even harder to bring the campaign to life,” Shlaimoon said. “I am committed to making a meaningful contribution to the financial education of MSU students, and your support is instrumental in achieving this goal.”
Thakur is a sophomore majoring in economics.
“This scholarship is not just a financial boost but also a source of encouragement for me,” Thakur said. “It strengthens my ability to excel academically and to contribute more towards the university community. I am excited about the opportunities that this award will enable me to pursue, particularly in my field of study.”
Three students were also selected as finalists for their submission of their “Why Financial Literacy” videos. Parameswar Nair, first year computer science student; Hayleigh Atkin, kinesiology senior; and Matthew Dorado Farietta.
What is financial literacy and why does it matter to college students?
Financial literacy is understanding and managing your personal finances and developing practices that support your financial health such as budgeting, renting versus buying, student loans, investing basics and comparing compensation and benefits.
To learn more about the award and the work being done on campus, read the full College of Social Science story.