Sanat Moningi Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Sanat Moningi (BS CS '14), a talented data scientist determined from childhood to make life better for the people and communities around him. He founded Code for San Francisco's Data Science Working Group, as well a nonprofit, Voterly, which provides tools for voters. This scholarship is for students with minimum GPA of 3.0 and a drive to use technology to improve society and help others.
About Sanat
Sanat was defined by his enthusiasm, openness, and persistence. He approached life with wholehearted energy—welcoming others in, embracing new experiences, and moving forward with determination and joy. Friends described him as deeply hospitable and generous, always eager to share his favorite parts of life with those around him. Whether offering a place to stay, helping someone feel at home in a new city, or showing up with honesty and care, Sanat embodied the qualities of a true friend.
These traits made Sanat not only vibrant and engaging, but also someone whose spirit lifted others. His warmth, curiosity, and sincerity created lasting connections and unforgettable memories.
In honor of these values, a scholarship has been established in Sanat’s name to support students who embody his spirit—those who approach life with passion, welcome others openly, and commit fully to their goals. Through this scholarship, Sanat’s legacy continues in the lives of those who reflect the heart of who he was.
Recipients
2024: Nicholas Fabrizio
Nick Fabrizio is a second-year undergraduate pursuing two Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Psychology. He currently works at Tech's Office of Scholar Programs, where he designs programs and events for different scholarship groups and assist with outreach to prospective scholars.
2022, 2023: Carolyn Yuan
Carolyn Yuan, hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, is a fourth-year student at Georgia Tech majoring in Computer Science with a focus on Information Internetworks and Modeling & Simulations, while also pursuing a minor in Computing & Business through the Denning Technology & Management Program. On campus, Carolyn has served as a Teaching Assistant, and supported her peers as a Resident Assistant. Beyond her studies, Carolyn enjoys tennis, running, lifting, and exploring the beauty of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Post-graduation, Carolyn is set to join the technology development program at Capital One in Chicago, where she plans to leverage her technical skills to drive meaningful social change.
2021: Allison Farrelly
Allison Farrelly is a fourth-year at Georgia Tech studying Computer Science with Info/Internetworks and Media as her threads. Since her first-year at the Institute, she has been involved with a few organizations, namely Girls Who Code and Society of Women Engineers. Both organizations aim to encourage women into the STEM field by promoting diversity, inclusion, and development of pivotal technical skills at a young age. Allison has been on the board or committee of these organizations, pioneering development workshops at local high schools, mentoring students at large conferences, and increasing outreach through social media platforms. After graduation, Allison intends to continue to use her technical skills to impact social change by participating in Employee Resource Groups at her workplace, and by volunteering or freelancing on the side.
2020: Spencer Kee (BS CS '21)