Nine individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships. A total of $20,700 has been awarded because of the generosity of area donors, according to Foundation Board Chair Martha Kophamer, Morrison.
“The Foundation has had a long-standing scholarship program during our 36-year history,” said Mrs. Kophamer. “We are committed to supporting individuals who are pursuing a career in the healthcare profession and want to thank our many contributors who make this possible.”
Those selected include:
$3,000 Althea Larson Nursing Scholarship – Faith Green, Morrison, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Olivia-Hope Toppert, seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing from Black Hawk College, Moline; and Dawn Britt, Sterling, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Chamberlin University
$1,000 Edgar and Florence Hall Nursing Scholarship – Taylor Tetrick, Polo, seeking a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing Leadership at Saint Francis Nursing School, Peoria
$1,000 Bill and Marrietta Lilly Healthcare Scholarship – Faith Green, Morrison, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
$3,000 Sterling Rock Falls Community Trust Healthcare Scholarship – Hannah Escamilla, Sterling, seeking a Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy at University of St. Augustine Health Sciences, Irving, TX; and Shayla Schmall, Rock Falls, seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Illinois State University, Normal
$3,000 Blue Sky Healthcare Education Scholarship – Kayhla Shomaker, Dixon, seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing from Rasmussen University, Rockford; and Shelly Meier, Sterling, seeking a Radiologic Technologist Degree from Sauk Valley Community College
$2,200 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 15th for the $2,000 Ed Andersen Healthcare Scholarship. Go to www.cghmc.com/foundation/scholarships to download the application. Contact Joan Hermes, Foundation Executive Director, at 815/625-0400, ext. 5672 for more information.
