A UNLV alum and current med school student says the Engelstad Scholars Program solidified his desire to help others.

The UNLV Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

Sometimes they find that by helping others, they also help themselves.

Kris Engelstad McGarry and the Engelstad Family Foundation are helping make the dreams of dozens of UNLV School of Medicine students come true.

For students who participate in the Engelstad Scholars Program, service goes hand-in-hand with academics.

Recent political science grad Steven Washington on how Agassi Prep has rounded out his college experience, and why we should all chip in to help others.

Business major Aldrich Sinampaga explains what it means to "rescue" food and how working with a nonprofit opened his eyes to new career opportunities.

Education student Krystal LePriol explains how the Boys & Girls Club shifted her career plans, and why service learning brought new meaning to her college experience.

Engineering undergrad Mae Javier on the importance of volunteering with Opportunity Village and shattering the stigma associated with people with intellectual disabilities.