James B. Morris Scholarship Fund

Youran (Annie) Ye

Youran (Annie) Ye credits her Chinese heritage for the strong motivation that guided her in the pursuit of her dreams.

Annie, who was born and raised in Des Moines, recently visited the small village in rural China where her father was born. "As an only child, I had never really grasped the concept of a big, loving family," she says. "In southern China, the relatives, both close and distant, overwhelmed me. But as each day passed, I realized the intense love that emanated from that rural village.

Now a freshman at Harvard University, Annie studies economics and is also interested in psychology and history. She loves traveling, so she has also considered a career in international business.

Annie thanks the James B. Morris Scholarship Fund (MSF) for enabling those ambitions. "This is a great program that allows students to mature and realize their dreams by making it possible for them to attend the college of their choice."

With the strength of her heritage and the support of the MSF, Annie feels confident in her future.