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The Saint Francis Foundation and Saint Francis Auxiliary honored 23 students pursuing healthcare careers during a scholarship recognition luncheon on Friday, July 25.
23 scholarships were awarded with each student receiving $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. Those recipients and their scholarships include:
During the reception, recipient, Whitney James, shared reflections on the impact of the award: “This scholarship is helping me grow not just as a nurse and educator, but as a role model for the students I teach and the little humans I’m raising at home. Thank you for believing in me and in the future of nursing.” James is a Registered Nurse and Neuro Medical clinical educator at Saint Francis Healthcare System. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership at Central Methodist University.
Established in 1980, the Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of the Saint Francis Foundation, the Saint Francis Auxiliary and dedicated donors. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $929,000 in scholarships to support college students pursuing careers in healthcare.
Blair Huckstep, a Registered Nurse in the Surgical/Operating Room at Saint Francis, spoke on behalf of her family, sponsors of the Susan Kluesner Hinkebein Memorial Scholarship, in honor of her late mother. “My Mom was called to serve her patients. The Saint Francis scholarship program not only gives back to others but allows my mother’s legacy and others like her to live on.”
To be eligible for a Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship, applicants must have completed at least one year in an accredited healthcare program and be currently enrolled. Additional criteria include maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, submitting all required materials by the stated deadline, and residing within the Saint Francis service area as defined in the application.
For more information about the Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program, call 573-331-3192 or visit the Foundation website.
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