2024 - 2025 Scholars
We continue to have the privilege of awarding scholarships to a group of exceptional students. This year's Macmillan Scholar is Isabel DeVito who graduated from Colorado University with a Bachelor of Science
in Organismal Biology and Ecology. Our second US scholar is Thea Kendall-Green of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Linguistics and a minor in Computer Science. Our third
US scholar is Edban Donald Watt of the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Economics. The selection of the UK scholars
has been finalized. Only one of our final candidates was able to accept our scholarship. Eilidh Innes is a graduate from the University of Strathclyde having earned a Scots Law (llb) degree with honours. The Society
is pleased to support these four exceptional scholars.
Macmillan Scholar
Isabel DeVito
Colorado College| University of St Andrews
Area of study:
MSc | Statistical Ecology
Isabel DeVito is graduating from Colorado College with a degree in Organismal Biology and Ecology.
sabel DeVito is graduating from Colorado College with a degree in Organismal Biology and Ecology. She developed a love for ecology and conservation while exploring the outdoors
both in the Pine Barrens of her home state of New Jersey and on the moors and beaches of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides where she grew up visiting her grandparents each summer. She has
continued to pursue her passion for wildlife and worked on pine snake, marmot, and owl research in New Jersey and in Colorado. While conducting her senior thesis research using game
cameras to study carnivores in the Rocky Mountains, she became interested in learning more about advanced statistical modeling for wildlife population ecology. She will be attending
the University of St. Andrews next year and earning an MSc in Statistical Ecology. She is profoundly grateful for the support of the Saint Andrews Society of New York, and can’t wait
to deepen her connection to her culture while advancing her analytical skills for wildlife conservation.
Edban Donald Watt
University of Rochester | University of Glasgow
Area of study:
MSc | Engineering and Management
Edban Watt grew up in Caledonia, NY and attended the University of Rochester to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
with a minor in Economics; there, he held leadership positions as a Senator of the Students’ Association Government and as President of Active Minds, a mental health advocacy
organization. As a descendent of James Watt, Edban was inspired by the Industrial Revolution and its global impact, fueling his passion for engineering. His journey to Scotland
offers an opportunity for Edban to connect with his own heritage through both its culture and history as a major focal point of classical engineering. He is pursuing a Master’s
in Mechanical Engineering and Management at the University of Glasgow to help expedite his career path from an engineer to an engineering manager, with the goal of reaching
corporate level management. He plans to work in the defense industry while exploring entrepreneurial opportunities such as from a developing nuclear fusion industry.
Thea Kendall-Green
University of Michigan | University of St Andrews
Area of study:MLitt | Peacebuilding and Mediation
Thea Kendall-Green, born and raised just outside Boston, Massachusetts, is a dedicated advocate for peace, justice, and conflict
resolution, and she is honored to have the support of the St Andrews Society of NY as she pursues an MLitt in Peacebuilding and Mediation at the University of St Andrews.
A graduate of the University of Michigan, Thea double majored in International Studies and Linguistics, with a minor in Computer Science. Within International Studies she
specialized in International Security, Norms, and Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa. Having studied Spanish, French, and Arabic, Thea values cross-cultural
communication as a vital tool for fostering understanding and progress. Her commitment to promoting human rights and dignity is evident in her past work at a local
immigration law practice, an international human rights law firm, and a nonprofit advocating for a free and safe Syria. She is enthusiastic to continue this commitment
through her studies at St Andrews, where she is also delighted to reconnect with her Scottish heritage.
Eilidh Innes
University of Strathclyde | Boston University
Area of study: LLM | American Law
Eilidh is excited to join the St Andrews Society community and embark on an academic journey in the States. With a background in legal studies, she obtained her LLB in Scots Law and completed the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde. Eilidh is passionate about the legal system and wants to become the best lawyer she can. With deep ancestral roots in Scotland Eilidh has always loved its rich history and culture. She looks forward to being able to share these experiences in addition to learning about other cultures.
Eilidh is honored to be awarded this scholarship. This opportunity not only aligns with her academic and professional goals but also fosters a deepening
connection between Scotland and the United States. She eagerly anticipates the enriching experiences and learning opportunities that studying abroad will
offer and is grateful for the support of the St. Andrews Society in making this possible.
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