We are proud to announce the Class of 2025 recipients of the BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship!
This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to graduating BASIS Charter School seniors who went above and beyond with the design and execution of their Senior Projects.
Senior Projects at BASIS Charter Schools are a unique internship opportunity, giving students the chance to spend 10 weeks immersed in off-campus, high-level research. Students partner with mentorship sites such as local businesses or universities to research a topic of their choice. At the end of the 10-week experience, students return to campus to present their findings to faculty and peers.
After carefully reviewing this year’s impressive projects, Peter Bezanson and Patti Bezanson—Co-Chairmen of BASIS Educational Ventures—selected 17 students to receive the scholarship. The winning projects covered a vast range of topics—covering everything from honeybee pollen to satellite engineering.
These awards were announced during each school’s graduation ceremony, where the winning students were called to the stage and presented with a certificate.
The winners of the 2025 BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship can use their $5,000 prize towards tuition at any four-year college or university.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s Ventures Scholars!
Charlotte B., BASIS Tucson North
Project Title: Bee-licious: Do Honeybees Select Protein Rich Pollen Based on Their Seasonal Nutrient Needs?
Moorea C., BASIS Prescott
Project Title: Teaching Green: The Process of Creating an Environmental Curriculum for Lower Elementary Students
Joplin C., BASIS Ahwatukee
Project Title: Same Sun, Different Heat: The Disproportionate Effects of Heat-Related Illness in our Community
Samantha G., BASIS Flagstaff
Project Title: AHHHH, A SPIDER! A Physical Representation of the Mind’s Fears and Phobias
Rabia H., BASIS San Antonio Shavano
Project Title: Illuminating the Unknown: Revealing Tumors with Fluorescent Imaging
Sanjana I., BASIS Ahwatukee
Project Title: Drink If You Dare: Examining the Effects of PFAS Contamination on Marginalized Communities in Arizona
Aditya L., BASIS Scottsdale
Project Title: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of How Environmental Pollutants Can Impair Vision
Tanay N., BASIS Phoenix
Project Title: Optimizing Carbon Dioxide Removal: Enhancing Direct Air Capture Through Sorbent Selection And Home Implementation
Tisya P., BASIS Chandler
Project Title: Genes Deep in Monkey Business: Implications of a New Chromosome Pair Found in Gelada Primate Species (Theropithecus gelada)
Jacob P., BASIS Mesa
Project Title: Tabletop Cultures: Designing a Card Game About Bacteria!
Aryan R., BASIS Peoria
Project Title: A Preliminary Characterization of the Newly Synthesized Filled Skutterudites Sm3Ru4Sn13−xGex
Ella R., BASIS San Antonio Shavano
Project Title: From Blueprint to Orbit: Behind the Engineering of LEO Constellation Satellites
Erin R., BASIS Tucson North
Project Title: Comparative Content Analysis of Direct to Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising in the Context of the Extended Parallel Processing Model at Different Condition Severity Levels
Dorothy S., BASIS Washington, D.C.
Project Title: The Reversal Process: A Historical Analysis of America’s Abortion Policy
Suhaani S., BASIS Oro Valley
Project Title: Unveiling Distortion: Bridging Theory and Practice in Optical Metrology with Deflectometry
Christina V., BASIS Chandler
Project Title: Faster Fill, Smarter Support: Enhancing Soft Pneumatic Actuators for Quicker Performance in Shoulder Assistance
Anthony W., BASIS Goodyear
Project Title: Here Comes a New Challenger: Fighting Game Controllers for People with Disabilities
Congratulations again to our newest Ventures Scholars! Each of these students has demonstrated incredible research skills. They are very deserving of this honor, and we wish them all the best as they prepare for college in the fall.
Our students are at the heart of what makes our schools so special. Year after year, BASIS Charter Schools raise the bar when it comes to dedication and ingenuity. Check out some of our recent student accomplishments by visiting our Student Showcase.
The BASIS Charter Schools Senior Project only scratches the surface of our comprehensive approach to college prep. Give your student the skills they need to thrive at the world’s top colleges. Apply to BASIS Charter Schools today.
