The Utah Center for Legal Inclusion is proud to announce the recipients of the Winter 2026 UCLI Legal Leaders LSAT Scholarship. This scholarship supports aspiring law students by providing access to high quality LSAT preparation, guidance, and a strong community as they prepare for the exam. While the scholarship does not cover LSAT exam fees, it is designed to ensure recipients are equipped with the tools and confidence needed to succeed as they prepare for the exam.
The Winter 2026 recipients include Cynthia Mellin, Keti Safonova, Marvin Ocean Saintelus, Sehrash Khan, and Sofia Low, representing university students and aspiring law students from across Utah who are preparing for the LSAT in 2026. UCLI extends sincere thanks to ACE Test Prep for their continued partnership and to the Wilson Sonsini Foundation for their generous support of this program. We congratulate these scholarship recipients and look forward to their future impact in Utah’s legal community.
Read more about the LSAT Scholarship recipients below:
Cynthia Mellin
Cynthia Mellin holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Utah and is deeply committed to advancing inclusion for marginalized populations across Utah. She is especially focused on ensuring these voices are represented in conversations that shape the future of youth and education. Cynthia is currently established at the Park City Education Foundation as the Operations Manager, where she supports organizational operations and contributes to mission-driven work focused on educational access and community impact. As a first-generation college graduate, her academic training and professional experiences reflect her growing commitment to pursuing a legal education and a career focused on dismantling systemic barriers. She previously served as President of the Utah Criminology Student Association at Salt Lake Community College, where she led initiatives and spoke publicly on social justice issues. Conversational in Spanish, Cynthia brings a global perspective shaped by extensive travel and continues to build leadership experience grounded in advocacy, public service, and equity as she prepares for law school.
Keti Safonova
Keti is a first-generation college student at Weber State University majoring in Criminal Justice. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Georgia. Keti currently works as a Judicial Assistant at the Matheson Courthouse and has seen firsthand how underrepresented communities are affected by the legal system everyday. These experiences have motivated her to attend law school and advocate for those underrepresented communities. She is particularly interested in eviction law.
Marvin Ocean Saintelus
Marvin Ocean Saintelus is a prospective law student with a strong background in public service, legal research, and community leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish from the University of Utah and has completed upper-division coursework in judicial process, legal research, case briefing, and memorandum drafting. Marvin previously served as a congressional intern in the U.S. Senate, gaining first-hand exposure to legislative processes and public policy.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Marvin is a licensed real estate agent and an experienced professional in case management, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. He is fluent in multiple languages, including French and Spanish, and brings a multicultural perspective shaped by years of community engagement and nonprofit involvement in Utah. Through the UCLI LSAT Scholarship Program, Marvin seeks to strengthen his LSAT preparation and advance his goal of attending law school to pursue a career dedicated to justice and public service.
Sehrash Khan
Sehrash is a higher education professional and aspiring law student with a strong interest in advocacy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Toxicology, and has five years of experience in academic advising, where she has supported students from diverse backgrounds and navigated complex institutional systems.
These experiences, combined with her late father’s legal work in advocating for immigrants and refugees, have inspired her to pursue Law. Sehrash hopes to create systemic impact and support first-generation immigrants and refugees through the complex processes of the legal system. Using her language skills, medical and educational background and dedication to pursuing education, Sehrash plans to earn a Juris Doctor degree and build a career grounded in service, fairness, and ethical advocacy.
Sofia Low
Sofia Low is a Senior studying Criminal Justice and Sociology at Utah State University. She recently completed her term as President of the Alpha Chi Omega Beta Xi Chapter, where she led initiatives centered on leadership, service, and advocacy. Sofia has long been passionate about social justice and pursuing law as a means to support others through legal advocacy. Her commitment to law was further solidified during a study abroad experience focused on wrongful convictions, where she learned from legal advocates. Sofia is excited to continue her journey toward law school and is grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from the UCLI LSAT Scholarship Program.
