A Northwood High School senior was recently surprised with some good news in his computer lab, learning he had earned a $7,500 scholarship from the Disneyland Resort.
That description would seem well-suited for Homin, who has logged more than 1,385 volunteer hours and founded a nonprofit organization called "Imagiscience," which inspires scientific interest among young people through student-led programs, campaigns, challenges and competitions.
“Volunteering empowers us as agents of change,” Homin said in a statement released through the scholarship program. “It drives individual creativity, community unification and global revolution as we identify solutions to worldly problems through the lens of innovation. … I hope to grow as a leader who has the vision and skills to bring about change, particularly in the field of engineering.”
The Disneyland Resort Scholarship Program has now awarded $425,000 in scholarships to local seniors since 2006, furthering opportunities for Orange County students to attend college or professional trade schools.
For those who can access YouTube, here's a video showing this year's surprise announcements.