Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers’ Cancer Scholarship recognizes the dedication and expertise demonstrated by college students pursuing degrees in medical and medical-adjacent fields. This year, the firm congratulates Etoile Chelsea Theinkeu on being selected to win the academic scholarship of $2,500.
Ms. Theinkeu currently attends the University of Southern California, majoring in Human Biology with minors in Business and Public Health. Her essay, “Safeguarding Public Health: a Call for Stringent Regulation of Cancer-Causing Ingredients in Consumer Products,” stood out thanks to its framing device, passion, and foundation in practical research.
All About Etoile Chelsea Theinkeu
Ms. Theinkeu has long emphasized an interdisciplinary approach to the study of medicine. Her dual minors in Business and Public Health reflect her interest in marrying the principles of management and hard-hitting medical research.
She also takes a uniquely critical approach to the field of medicine, highlighting the social determinants that impact a person’s ability to access the care they need. Ms. Theinkeu has used this intersectional lens to approach her undergraduate studies with a honed critical mind. She intends to take that lens with her as she graduates and applies for medical school.
Ms. Theinkeu participates in extracurriculars outside of her medical studies, many of which see her giving back to her community. She regularly volunteers at her local food pantry and maintains an internship at her local hospital.
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ClientA Masterfully-Crafted Essay on the Regulation of Cancer-Causing Ingredients
Ms. Theinkeu’s Cancer Scholarship essay stands out for a myriad of reasons. In her address to Illinois’s senators, she systematically outlines the faults in today’s cancer care and research. She highlights the medical industry’s lack of transparency, need for rigorous testing, and want for new legislative support as ways to better control the flow of cancer-causing products.
Ms. Theinkeu presents this information, compiled from systematic research and references to her own classroom experiences, with a strong sense of personal justice. The pathos she uses to deliver this message ensures that her thesis statement remains accessible, even in the face of more technical language.
Moreover, Ms. Theinkeu’s mastery of language makes the essay a joy to read. Readers close out of her essay feeling as though an actionable path to better-regulated cancer-causing ingredients is straightforward. That ability to marry comprehensive research, personal expertise, and moving rhetorical devices speaks highly of Ms. Theinkeu’s professional skill set.
Ms. Theinkeu’s Sources of Inspiration
Ms. Theinkeu found herself inspired to write about her desire for the stringent regulation of cancer-causing ingredients after witnessing the impact unchecked products had on both individuals and communities. She cites first-hand experiences in her essay as one of the many forces behind her desire for improved product regulation.
She also wants to ensure that the medical community she steps into takes active steps to protect individuals and communities from harmful substances. Ms. Theinkeu wants to leave a mark on the medical industry by making it a better aid to people in need.
Last but hardly least, Ms. Theinkeu says that her mother is the biggest source of inspiration in her life. According to Ms. Theinkeu, her mother “embodies strength, resilience, and unwavering love. Her tireless dedication to her family, her unwavering support, and the countless sacrifices she has made have shown [Ms. Theinkeu] what it truly means to be selfless.”
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Rick Smith | ClientMs. Theinkeu Aims to Use Her Education to Change the World of Modern Medicine
Ms. Theinkeu is set to graduate from the University of Southern California in May 2025. As mentioned, she intends to take the lessons she’s learned throughout her undergraduate career and medical extracurriculars with her as she applies for medical school. Ms. Theinkeu one day hopes to put her intersectional approach to medicine into practice as a medical professional.
“Let us stand united in advocating for rigorous testing, comprehensive labeling, and transparent disclosure,” Ms. Theinkeu’s scholarship essay concludes. “Let us harness the power of research and expertise to establish regulations that leave no room for ambiguity.
Let us champion the right of every citizen to live in a society free from the constant threat of cancer-causing ingredients in their daily lives.”
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ClientLearn More About Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers’ Cancer Scholarship
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers offers its Cancer Scholarship on an annual basis. The scholarship’s previous winners include Maximiliano Castillo from 2022. The scholarship offers $2,500 to a student whose dedication to the transformation of the medical industry moves the firm’s team.
Students interested in applying for Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers’ Cancer Scholarship must submit proof that they have a minimum 3.0 GPA, are currently or are preparing to attend a university, and currently or intend to pursue medical research and stewardship.
Applicants must also submit an essay, like Ms. Theinkeu did. These essays should be no longer than 1,000 words and must come to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers in PDF format.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers and its scholarship selection committee reserve between one and three months to read through students’ scholarship essays and select a winner.
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ClientLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers Applauds Theinkeu’s Passionately-Delivered Work
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers wants to recognize Ms. Theinkeu’s research-driven, pathos-rich scholarship essay and applaud her continued efforts in the medical field. The team looks forward to seeing her accomplish her dreams both as she continues her academic career and after she graduates.
Other medical students interested in applying for Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers’ Cancer Scholarship can begin submitting application materials for the 2024/2025 academic year. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers will stop accepting scholarship applications on June 15, 2024. The team looks forward to adding new winners to Etoile Chelsea Theinkeu and Maximiliano Castillo’s ranks in the years to come.
