The scholarship was stewarded by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and presented on May 18 during the Los Alamos High School Scholarship Awards Ceremony. After discussing the idea with her family, who ultimately funded the scholarship, she partnered with the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation to develop the scholarship criteria, essay prompts, and selection process. The Rawan Alsaraj scholarship attracted 27 applicants. Pesiri said Alsaraj’s dedication to education inspired her to create a scholarship that celebrates education and opportunity. Creating the scholarship allowed Pesiri to bring together two of her passions: supporting women in STEM and advancing social justice.