HOUSTON (AP) – The family of a high school exchange student from Pakistan who was killed in the mass shooting at Sante Fe High School in May of 2018 have started a foundation in her name to honor her memory.
17-year-old Sabika Sheikh was one of 10 people who were killed and at least 13 others wounded.
The Sabika for Peace Foundation will provide university scholarships to low-income Pakistani women.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the foundation is a joint effort between the Sheikh family and several other organizations including the American County for International Education.
A $300,000 seed grant was awarded to establish the foundation.
Sabika’s parents told the Houston Chronicle they created the foundation to expand educational opportunities for those most in need.
Meanwhile, the man charged in the shooting, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, was rendered incompetent to stand trial last November.
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