Meet Today’s Brehm Scholars
Class years 2008-2012
Class of 2008
Linda Saab (Fordson ’04, U-M ’08, U-M Medical School ’12)
Target field: Medicine
“Though it was hard to leave home, I’ve always
had the comfort of knowing I’m still so close to family and friends.
I’ve also found an extensive Arab-American and Muslim community
in Ann Arbor. Attending Michigan on a Brehm Scholarship give you
the chance to learn in a supportive community while encountering
different people and new situations. By taking advantage of the
Brehm Program, you’ll be increasing your personal confidence and
developing your professional abilities to their fullest.”
Class of 2009
Hassan Nasser (Fordson ’05, U-M ’09, U-M Medical
School ’14)
Target field: Biology
“The Brehm Scholarship is helping me pursue my
education in biomedical science at the University of Michigan
so that I can someday give back to my community as a physician
and educator. And it’s exciting to get such a great education
so close to home. Ann Arbor is only a half hour from Dearborn,
making it easy to see family and friends whenever you want. Or
have them come here to see the great things there are to do in
Ann Arbor!”
Class of 2010
Arwa Alsamarae (Fordson ’06, U-M ’10)
Target field: Medicine
“Choosing a university is one of the most crucial
decisions of your life. As a Brehm Scholar, I am positive that
my decision to come to Ann Arbor was the right one. The Brehm
scholarship gives you the opportunity to gain new experiences,
learn from some of the nation’s most accomplished scholars, and
meet and befriend a large group of diverse students.”
Class of 2011
Ali Bazzi (Fordson ’07, U-M ’11)
Target Field: Medicine
“At U-M, learning takes place everywhere, from
lecture halls to laboratories—helping you become the best you
can be, and preparing you to give back to the world. The Brehm
Scholarship opens the door to an unbelievable education and gives
you the training you need to succeed.”
Class of 2012
Mohammed Ali Abazeed (Fordson ’08, U-M ’12)
Who’s the best professor you’ve had so far?
“I was fortunate enough to take a course with Ralph Williams, who has been at
the University for over 30 years and will be retiring at the end of this year.
Even though the class was in religion, I walked out every day having learned
something new about life itself. He was life-altering.”