Indian American Arjit Singh wins SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

BALTIMORE (TIP): Arjit Singh, an Indian American neuroscience student at Johns Hopkins University has been named a recipient of SBB Research Group Foundation’s $2,500 STEM scholarship.
The award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), according to a media release.
In addition to his undergraduate studies, Singh conducts research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, focused on improving surgical outcomes for brain tumor patients. He is also a Child Live Volunteer, which allows him to support children and families as they deal with a hospital stay.
“Arjit is already so committed to his community and the well-being of patients. We are excited to see what he does as he continues in his studies,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.
The SBB Research Group Foundation is a nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett and Matt Aven, according to a foundation release. The Foundation sponsors the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship, supporting students pursuing STEM degrees. In addition to its scholarship program, the Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.
Committed to contributing to the community, both at the local and global level, the Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the annual Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship and is a partner of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, the World Wildlife Fund in the Northern Great Plains, Surge for Water in Uganda, and many other organizations. To date, the Foundation has supported over 63 charitable organizations serving critical areas such as human services and education.