Thirteen individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships. Over $30,000 has been awarded because of the generosity of area donors.
“The Foundation has had a long-standing scholarship program during our 37-year history,” said Sam Meier (Sterling), Foundation Board Chair. “We are committed to supporting individuals who are pursuing a career in the healthcare profession and want to thank our many contributors who make it possible.”
Those selected include:
- $3,000 Althea Larson Nursing Scholarship: Samantha Feather, Sterling, seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing from Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon; Faith Green, Morrison, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; and Hailey Kuciver, Rock Falls, also seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing from Sauk Valley Community College
- $1,000 Edgar and Florence Hall Nursing Scholarship: Paetyn Adams, Rock Falls, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
- $2,500 Gene and Lu Robbins Healthcare Scholarship: Caleb Drew, Sterling, seeking a Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Des Moines University, Des Moines
- $2,000 Jill Adolph Nursing Scholarship: Gina Stanley, Milledgeville, seeking a Master of Science Degree in Nursing at Chamberlain University, Chicago
- $1,000 Mary McCormick Nursing Scholarship: Madelyn Pink, Sterling, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at Aurora University, Aurora
- $1000 Anne C. Marry Nursing Scholarship: Adysson Scott, Prophetstown, seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing from Black Hawk College, Moline
- $3,000 Sterling Rock Falls Community Trust Healthcare Scholarship: Isabel Allen, Walnut, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree at Illinois State University, Normal; Sergio Castro Garcia, Sterling, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology at Froedtert Hospital School of Radiologic Technology; Molly Hackbarth, Rock Falls, seeking an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon; Emily Lofgren, Sterling, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at Saint Louis University, St. Louis
- $1,000 Bill and Marrietta Lilly Healthcare Scholarship: Faith Green, Morrison, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
- $815.50 Blue Sky Healthcare Education Scholarship: Nicole Dowdy, Sterling, seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing from Sauk Valley Community College
To be eligible for a Foundation scholarship, students must have already been accepted into their professional field of study. On-line programs are funded in addition to traditional courses at a campus. The next scholarship application deadline is Friday, September 13th for the $2,000 Ed Andersen Healthcare Scholarship. Go to www.cghmc.com/scholarships to download the application. Contact Amanda Blaine, Foundation Executive Director, at 815/625-0400, ext. 5672 for more information.
