Student Spotlight

Amirjon Abdunayimov
Computer Science Major
2026 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist

Born in Uzbekistan, Amirjon Abdunayimov ’26 moved to Brooklyn in 2013, the same year his father passed away. He started at Kingsborough as an accounting major but switched to computer science after exploring coding and technology.

He is a member of the Student Government Association (SGA), the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, the Honors Program and served as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) with Urban Upbound after being certified by the IRS. He recently launched the AI, Coding, and Systems (ACS) Club at Kingsborough and is currently organizing the club’s upcoming elections and initial events.

Amir is applying to Harvard, Carnegie Mellon and NYU, where he plans to continue his studies in computer science with a minor in mathematics. “My goal is to become a software engineer and work on technologies that help people solve complex problems. I’m especially interested in building systems and tools that make technology more useful and accessible to others.”

“Starting over in a new country came with many challenges, but Kingsborough gave me the opportunity to rebuild my academic path and discover my interest in computer science,” he said. “Being named a semifinalist means a lot to me because it recognizes the progress I’ve made since starting at Kingsborough. It reminds me that the work and dedication I’ve put into my education are paying off, and it motivates me to keep pushing myself academically.”

Amirjon Abdunayimov | Computer Science Major