Conway Regional Health Foundation Awards 35 Scholarships to Students Pursuing a Degree in Healthcare
“These scholarships not only alleviate the financial burdens of student debt but also provide essential support to our employees, their families, and students. Conway Regional supports the scholarships recipients as they will lead and serve our community one day,”-- Matt Troup, President and CEO of Conway Regional Health System.
The Conway Regional Health Foundation has awarded $74,500 in scholarships to 35 area students currently enrolled in or beginning their education in a health-related career field.
The scholarships, in the form of grants, are awarded each year to students working toward a degree or certificate from an accredited institution. This year's scholarships included two new scholarships, the Standridge Family Tribute Tree Scholarship and the Dot Welch Endowed Scholarship. Eleven of the awarded scholarship receipts are current Conway Regional Health System employees, and six are children of Conway Regional employees.
“These scholarships not only alleviate the financial burdens of student debt but also provide essential support to our employees, their families, and students. Conway Regional supports the scholarships recipients as they will lead and serve our community one day,” said Matt Troup, President and CEO of Conway Regional Health System.
"The Foundation is dedicated to supporting our health system and community, both now and in the future, through investments in scholarships for students across various healthcare fields, including medicine, dentistry, and nursing," said Maegan Dyson, Chief Development Officer of Conway Regional Health System.
Students being awarded scholarships include:
Medical Staff Scholarships – Andrew Griffin and Grace Turner
Dr. Bill & Betty Roberts Medical Staff Scholarship – Duncan Troup
Dr. William Furlow Medical Staff Scholarship – Faith Lusty
Janice & John Robbins Endowed Scholarship – Baker Kendrick
James S. Garrison, MD, Endowed Scholarships – Sara Hilman, Alexis McClaren, Olgaaurora Rodriquez, Diego Rubio, and Anna Reed
Conway Regional Health Foundation Scholarships – Kathryn Opris, Braeden Johnson, Madeline Butera, Darin Davenport, Kennedy Holland, Kristen Binder, Abby Robinson, Riley Turner, Carolyn Smith, Hallie Anderson, Marley Spradlin, Shreya Gopal, Reece Cox, Mallory Jones, Jessica Hake, and Olyvia Gonzalez
Conway Regional Health Foundation Nursing Scholarships – Nicolas Alexis, Presley Roberts, Daniela Reyes, Abigail Reyes, and Jessalyn Johnson
Eleanor Duncan Nursing Endowed Scholarship – Felicia Allen
Michael Wood, MD, Endowed Scholarship – Madelyn Burnette
Dot Welch Endowed Scholarship – Kendra Pascoe
Standridge Family Tribute Tree Scholarship – Amelia Fleisher
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