Mercer Times

Princeton University has announced the recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, a prestigious award aimed at broadening global experiences for its recipients. This year, Princeton seniors Noah James and Ethan Sample, along with University of Oxford student Farzana Salik, have been honored with this scholarship.

Noah James from Amesbury, Massachusetts, will attend Worcester College at the University of Oxford as a Sachs Scholar. He plans to pursue master's degrees in criminology and criminal justice and in global governance and diplomacy. James expressed his gratitude for the support he received during his time at Princeton: “More than anything, the scholarship is a reflection of the tremendous community that has supported me throughout my time at Princeton.” Carol Martin, a lecturer at Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), praised James for his maturity and commitment to positive change in global affairs.

Ethan Sample from Alexandria, Virginia, has been named as the Sachs Global Scholar. He intends to conduct research in Japan under Professor Nobuyasu Koga at Osaka University's Institute for Protein Research. Sample aims to use computational modeling to design new proteins for biotechnological applications. He acknowledged those who supported him: "I am very grateful to my mentors, professors, family, friends and peers for their support." Jannette Carey from Princeton’s chemistry department noted Sample's rare achievement as an undergraduate co-author on an upcoming textbook.

Farzana Salik from London will join Princeton as a Sachs Visiting Scholar next year. She plans to research ethical AI use in addressing reproductive health inequities while earning graduate policy certificates from SPIA. Salik shared her excitement about receiving the scholarship: “I was incredibly humbled and overjoyed to receive the Sachs Scholarship.” Her project focuses on how AI can improve healthcare outcomes without exacerbating existing disparities.

The Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship was established by classmates and friends of Daniel Sachs to honor students who exemplify his character and commitment while benefiting public welfare through their scholarship.