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Nicholas Castilla

Nicholas Castilla

Chairman, Teen Board of Directors

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Incoming Stamps Scholar at the University of Mississippi, former NSLI-Y Scholar & U.S. Senate Page

  • Education

    • Edmond North High School

      2019 - 2021
      High School Diploma College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program 4.1

      Activities and Societies: I attended freshman and sophomore years before serving as a U.S. Senate page. Varsity Soccer, National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honor Society, Letter "E" Award with Bar, Air Force JROTC "Sharpest Cadet" award, Squad Leader and Physical Fitness Officer, Top 2% of class. Concurrently attended Florida Virtual School.

    • 淡江大學

      2023 - 2024
      Non-degree seeking - U.S. State Department Language Study Program Mandarin

      For a Gap year prior to entering college, attending the U.S. Department of State's National Security Language Initiative for Youth for immersive Chinese language instruction on a full scholarship with stipend for the academic year. Competed on the University's Soccer team.

    • U.S. Senate Page School

      2021 - 2022
      College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

      Activities and Societies: Honor roll, Calculus/Physics/Chemistry Tutor Worked full-time on the U.S. Senate floor while attending one of the most rigorous schools in the nation.

    • University of Mississippi

      2024 - 2028
      International Studies and Public Policy Leadership with Pre-Med

      Activities and Societies: Stamps Scholar, Chancellor's Leadership Class, Sallie McDonnell Barksdale Honors College

    • Casady School

      2022 - 2023
      College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track & Field, Varsity Cross Country, Chess club Transferred to Casady School beginning Spring semester of Junior year after serving as a U.S. Senate Page. Completed courses in post-AP Multivariable Calculus, post-AP Organic Chemistry and other AP subjects. Achieved the highest number of service hours in the class although I only attended the school for 3 semesters.

    • 國立清華大學

      2022 - 2022

      Attending the U.S. Department of State's National Security Language Initiative for Youth for immersive Chinese language instruction on a full scholarship in the summer of 2022.

  • Experience

    • Oklahoma Hall of Fame

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Chairman, Teen Board of Directors

      Led the Teen Board comprised of competitively selected teens from around the state of Oklahoma. Coordinated fundraising and supported volunteer activities of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

    • United States Senate

      Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
      United States Senate Page

      One of thirty 11th graders selected nationally to serve as a U.S. Senate Page in the United States Senate during Fall Semester 2021. Appointed by Senator James Inhofe. Prepared the Senate chamber for daily sessions and provided support services for Senators during sessions. Worked full-time while attending high school in the semester-long residential program.

    • Vanderbilt University

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      Mentor Immersion: Molecular Physiology and Biophysics

      Conducted independent research on the utilization of genetically modified skin grafts to stimulate insulin production in diabetic patients. Presented findings to mentors and fellow researchers. Investigated pancreatic physiology in this semester-long program focusing on molecular physiology and biophysics. Worked directly with PhD candidates at Vanderbilt University. First high school student awarded the NextGen Under 30 in the Science, Technology and Engineering category. Selected for additional research Spring 2023. Show less

    • Leadership Oklahoma

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
      Governor, Youth Leadership Oklahoma

    • Oklahoma Boys State

      May 2022 - Jun 2022
      Lt. Governor, Oklahoma Boys State

      Elected as Lt. Governor at Oklahoma Boys State. Received full scholarship to attend the summer experience. Also served as Mayor.

    • U.S. Department of State

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      NSLI-Y Chinese Language Scholar and Youth Ambassador

      Completed the highly competitive summer critical language scholarship with stipend to study abroad at National Tsing Hua University through the U.S. State Department. Immersed in Chinese language studies while living with a host family.

    • Manos Juntas - OKC Free Clinic

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      Triage Volunteer

      Served as a Triage volunteer after completing pharmacy and administrative rotations.

    • Echo

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      Venture Capital Intern

    • U.S. Department of State

      Sept 2023 - May 2024
      NSLI-Y Academic Year Chinese Language Scholar

      Completed the highly competitive critical language academic year scholarship with a stipend to study abroad at Tamkang University through the U.S. State Department in Taiwan. Immersed in Chinese language studies while living with a host family.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Stamps Scholar

      Stamps Scholars Program

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Castilla
      American Legion Boys State Scholarship American Legion May 2022
    • Awarded to Nicholas Castilla
      NextGen Under 30 - 2022 Awarded in the Science, Technology and Engineering category for independent research at Vanderbilt University on the use of skin graft technology for insulin production. First high school student to receive this honor.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Castilla
      National Hispanic Recognition Program College Board