Meet the BSP Scholars
See Yourself in STEM.
Breakthrough Scholars are Clemson University undergraduate students who intend to pursue advanced degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
Students considered for the program are inquisitive learners with demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to make a difference through research, service, and academic excellence.
The Breakthrough Scholars Program offers individualized support to these students to help them grow their leadership abilities, specialized knowledge, and experience in their chosen fields.
Find out how scholars are selected.
Meet our Scholar cohorts (organized by the year they were admitted to Clemson University) below:
2024 Scholars
Cameron Kennedy
Hometown: Lancaster, S.C.
Major: Biological Sciences
Madelyn Ridley
Hometown: West Columbia, S.C.
Major: Civil Engineering
2023 Scholars
Stephanie Rodriguez-Umana
Hometown: North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Major: Civil Engineering
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2022 Scholars
Justin Guevara-Silva
Hometown: Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Major: Computer Science
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Brianna Sebastian-Olazabal
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Major: Engineering
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2021 Scholars
Chloe Crozier
Hometown: Charleston, S.C.
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Electrical Engineering and Economics
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Christian Ihekweazu
Hometown: Orangeburg, S.C.
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematical Sciences
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