Meredith Cripe – George Mason University Mason LIFE Program (Eva Shaw Scholarship Award)

Meredith is a two-time Rockin’ Recipient who was awarded her first Ruby’s Rainbow scholarship in 2016. She is entering her senior year in the Mason LIFE Program at George Mason University, where she lives in the dorm and studies animal science. Her goal is to have a career working with animals.

Meredith competed in Special Olympics swimming, soccer and basketball, all at the state level. She has had internships on Capitol Hill and is active in a campus book club and GMU Best Buddies. She is also in a Friday night bowling group and works on the Mason LIFE yearbook staff.

In her scholarship application, Meredith wrote, “I love being involved with everything at GMU.” We’re so glad you’ve had such a fulfilling college experience, Meredith! Keep on rockin’ it all the way to graduation!