Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship

Katie Spivakovsky Awarded 2026 Churchill Scholarship

Katie Spivakovsky, a senior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has been named a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar. She will pursue an MPhil in biological sciences at the Wellcome Sanger Institute at the University of Cambridge.

This prestigious scholarship is awarded annually to American students for exceptional academic achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Spivakovsky's selection highlights her contributions to research in genetics and genomics, where she has investigated the genetic basis of diseases.

Spivakovsky's academic excellence is complemented by her involvement in leadership roles in student organizations related to science and technology. The Churchill Scholarship provides funding for tuition and living expenses, allowing her to immerse herself in her studies abroad.