Congratulations to Avishi Pant on being selected as a Student Scholar for the 2026 World Affairs Councils of America National Conference in Washington, D.C.!
Avishi is an international student, from Nepal currently in her junior year at Bradley University, double majoring in Journalism and Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience.
Avishi is aspiring to pursue a career in diplomacy and is deeply engaged in campus leadership and academic research. On campus, Avishi serves as a Resident Assistant (RA), a former ACBU event coordinator, and an active member of Bradley H.E.A.T., K18BU, BUTV, the International Student Association, Psi Chi x Psychology Club, and Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) service sorority.
Avishi was among 24 other undergraduate students from around the United States to be selected. Student Scholars named by the World Affairs Council of America gives students the opportunity to attend the National Conference at no cost, as well as supporting travel and hotel costs for councils. While in Washington, D.C., Avishi will be visiting with DC higher education institutions, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations to explore college and career opportunities, as well as the National Conference itself.
You can learn more about the Student Scholars program & see the other attendees here: https://worldaffairscouncils.org/student-scholars-program/
We wish Avishi the best of luck on representing the best of Illinois, Bradley University, and Nepal at the WACA National Conference!
