KATY, TX [April 7, 2025] – Lauded as a strong student leader, Seven Lakes High School senior Avantika Vijayaraghavan is the latest Katy ISD student to receive a Navy ROTC Scholarship, which will cover her full tuition to college. She will also be guaranteed a commission with the Navy upon graduation.
Vijayaraghavan plans to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to study nursing.
“This is such an incredible honor for Avantika and an example for our students who wish to join the military,” said Kerri Finnesand, principal of Seven Lakes High School. “We are so proud of her and look forward to hearing of the great things to come next.”
Recipients of the Navy ROTC Scholarship may pursue several options for their studies, including general navy service, nursing or pre-med, upon completion of their college degree. This year, Katy ISD has had several recipients of the Navy ROTC Scholarship, who have chosen to commit their service to the Navy after graduation.
Seven Lakes High School student Avantika Vijayaraghavan received a NROTC scholarship, which covers her college tuition, and plans to be a Navy nurse upon graduation.
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