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Scholarship Recipients 1991-2021

2021
PhD Scholarship
Sagine Bien-Aime | Widener University School of Nursing | Resides in Philadelphia, PA

Advanced Degree - Doctoral Scholarship
Salina Torgerson | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

Advanced Degree - Masters Scholarship
Sanga Jung | Penn State University | Resides in State College, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship
Easton Brown | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Resides in Duncansville, PA​

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Scholarship
Pamela Ryan | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | Resides in Mount Joy, PA

Diploma Scholarship
Katelynn Antoszeski| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing | Resides in Oakdale, PA

Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship
Megan Murphy | Chester County Intermediate Unit Practical Nursing Program | Resides in Downingtown, PA 

Associate Degree in Nursing Scholarship
Erika Barnes | Lehigh Carbon Community College | Resides in Cressona, PA

2020

PhD Scholarship
Onome Osokpo | University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing | Resides in Royersford, PA

Advanced Degree - Doctoral Scholarship
Aaron Douthit | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

Advanced Degree - Masters Scholarship
Rebecca Cox-Davenport | Millersville University | Resides in Lancaster, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship
Julia Ciotti | Duquesne University | Resides in Canonsburg, PA​

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Scholarship
J. Mark Hennigan | Carlow University | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

Diploma Scholarship
Andrea Atwood| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing | Resides in Slippery Rock, PA

Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship
Phoebe Faden | Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center | Resides in Lewisburg, PA 

Associate Degree in Nursing Scholarship
Caitlin Marietti | Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood | Resides in Irwin, PA

2019
Advanced Degree - Doctoral
Christine Kavanagh | University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing | Resides in Williamsport, PA

Advanced Degree - Masters
Marcus Henderson | University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing | Resides in Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cassidy Gallagher | University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing | Resides in Garnet Valley, PA​

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion
Regina Reep | Millersville University | Resides in Harrisburg, PA

Diploma
Monte Dunson, Jr.| Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Resides in Philadelphia, PA

Licensed Practical Nursing
Alista Dotterer | Clarion County Career Center | Resides in Hawthorn, PA 

Associate Degree in Nursing
Aiden Simpson | Lock Haven University | Resides in Bellefonte, PA

2018 
PhD Degree
Lacey Heinsberg | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Fombell, PA 

Advanced Degree - Doctoral
Derek Schmack | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA 

Advanced Degree - Masters
Alyssa Petillo | DeSales University | Resides in Breinigsville, PA 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Justine Wang | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Macungie, PA ​

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion
Sunny Goodyear | Walden University | Resides in Camp Hill, PA 

Associate Degree in Nursing
Beatriz Aguilera | Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

Diploma
Imani Franklin| Roxborough Memorial School of Nursing | Resides in Philadelphia, PA 

Licensed Practical Nursing
Bobbi Seifrit | Lancaster County Career & Technology Center Practical Nursing Program | Resides in Bowmansville, PA
2017 
Advanced Degree - Doctoral
Victoria Reiser | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

Advanced Degree - Masters
Abigail Schmuck | Messiah College | Resides in Camp Hill, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Megan Marmol | Carlow University School of Health and Wellness | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion
Julia Rider | Slippery Rock University | Resides in Hanover, PA

Diploma
Naomi Nii | Roxborough Memorial School of Nursing | Resides in Philadelphia, PA

Licensed Practical Nursing
Natasha Parker | Lancaster County Career & Technology Center Practical Nursing Program | Resides in Lititz, PA

PhD Degree
Sarah Belcher | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA 
2016
Advanced Degree
Erin Buchan | Robert Morris University | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA
Aparna Gupta | Chatham University | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Eleanor Turi | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion
Melissa Myers | Venango College of Clarion University | Resides in Greensburg, PA

Diploma
Kristy Jovovich | Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | Resides in Bristol, PA

Licensed Practical Nursing
Kathryn Gallagher | Penn State Hazleton Practical Nursing Program | Resides in Hazleton, PA

PhD Degree
Taya Irizarry | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA
2015
Advanced Degree
Rita Linus | West Chester University’s Doctor of Nurse Practice Program | Resides in Dresher, PA. 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Emily Doron | Messiah College | Resides in Fairless Hills, PA. 
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion
Jendiss Robinson | Venango College of Clarion University | Resides in Mars, PA.

Diploma
Nicole Wetzel | Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences – Nursing Program | Resides in Boyertown, PA.
2014 
Licensed Practical Nursing
Brittany Kennedy | Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center | Resides in Arnold, PA.

Associate Degree
Kelly Kilcoyne | Penn State Worthington Scranton | Resides in Warrington, PA.

Diploma
Allison A. Bossler | Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Resides in Reading, PA.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion
Jody Garich | Mercyhurst University North East RN to BSN Program | Resides in Erie, PA.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Margaret (Molly) Moore | University of PA School of Nursing | Resides in Haverford, PA
Mikayla Marie Pollaci | Duquesne University School of Nursing | Resides in Cranberry Township, PA.

Advanced Degree
Marsena Ruth Pelton | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Saxonburg, PA

PhD Degree
Theresa A. (Timcheck) Koleck | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA.
2013
​Licensed Practical Nursing
Ketona Ford | Chester County Intermediate Practical Nursing Program | Resides in Honey Brook, PA

Associate Degree
Elaine Pleet | Reading Area Community College | Resides in Wyomissing, PA  

Diploma
Vanda Soldati | Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing | Resides in Buckingham, PA 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Jennifer DalMonte | University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing | Resides in Exton, PA 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Program
Suzanne Swift | Chatham University | Resides in Gibsonia, PA

Advanced Degree
Benjamen Adcock | University of Pittsburgh | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA                  
Tosha Lee | Temple University | Resides in North Hills, PA

PhD Degree
Teresa Hagan | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA 
2012 
Licensed Practical Nursing
Amanda Jo Jacks | Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Resides in New Holland, PA

Associate Degree
Tracey J. Hepner | Jefferson School of Nursing, Danville Campus | Resides in Lewisburg, PA

Diploma
Amber Clements | Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | Resides in Sellersville, PA, Diploma

BSN Completion
Kathryn L. Fowler | Chatham University | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA

BSN
Laryn Smith | Robert Morris University | Resides in Saint Marys, PA

Advanced Degree
Nichole Wagner | DeSales University | Resides in Walnutport, PA

PhD
Khalil Yousef | University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Resides in Pittsburgh, PA
2011
  • Judith A. Veron, Penn State Practical Nursing Program, Licensed Practical Nursing 
  • Kayla Elaine Baker, Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Associate Degree
  • Jodi Marie Zahurak, Conemaugh School of Nursing, Diploma                                        
  • Sara Rachel Anderson, Carlow University School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
  • Lauren Peters, Duquesne University, School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
  • Jennifer Reed, Immaculata University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion                                                                                    
  • Brenda L. Hage, Chatham University, Advanced Degree 
  • Elizabeth A. Crago, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, PhD Degree
2010
  • Olivia Lener, Crawford County Career and Technical Center, Licensed Practical Nursing
  • Samantha L. Yucha, Thomas Jefferson University, Associate Degree
  • Laura A. Caimi, Univ of Pittsburgh Med Center Mercy Hosp School of Nursing, Diploma
  • Megan Montgomery, Thomas Jefferson University, Facilitated Academic Coursework Track (FACT) Nursing Program, BSN
  • Omasiel Comrie-Reinert, Bachelor of Science Completion Program, Alvernia University, BSN
  • Julie Muckle, CRNA Program, University of Pittsburgh, Advanced Degree in Nursing
2009
  • Elizabeth Barry, Thomas Jefferson University ASN-BSN Program, Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Monica DiNardo, University of Pittsburgh, Advanced Degree in Nursing
  • AnnMarie Papa, Waynesburg University, Advanced Degree in Nursing
  • Jeffrey Lee, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, BSN
  • Emily McKenna, Mount Aloysius College, BSN
  • Sandra M. Knowlton, Reading School of Health Sciences, Diploma
2008
  • Brooke Mlinarich, Thomas Jefferson University, Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Maryann Godshall, Duquesne University, Advanced Practice 
  • Melanie Heuston, University of Pittsburgh, Advanced Practice 
  • Lakeetra McClaine, University of Pennsylvania, Advanced Practice 
  • Susan Pedaline, University of Pittsburgh, Advanced Practice 
  • Amanda Botscheller, University of Pittsburgh, BSN
  • Meagan Brewer, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, BSN
  • Nicola Graves, University of Pennsylvania, BSN
  • Jacqueline Herbert, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, BSN
  • Andrea Lang, Duquesne University, BSN
  • Nina Gonzalez, Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
  • Amy Osman, Center for Arts and Technology, Licensed Practical Nursing
  • Casey Summers, Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Licensed Practical Nursing
2007 
  • Dawn Linn, Clarion University – Venango Campus, Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Gena Richardson, Harrisburg Area Community College, Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Christina Pherson, University of Pennsylvania, Advanced Degree in Nursing
  • Amy Sawyer, University of Pennsylvania, Advanced Degree in Nursing
  • Nikki Hill, The Pennsylvania State University Nursing Program, BSN
  • Katie Stonelake, University of Pittsburgh, BSN
  • Lisa Joy Cohen, Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
  • Kim Rice Bickel, Roxborough Hospital School of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
  • Lisa Marie Lloyd, Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center, Licensed Practical Nursing
  • Elizabeth Wallace, Delaware County Technical School, Licensed Practical Nursing
2006
  • Doretha Christoph - Harcum College, Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Leigh Weaver - Clarion University, Venago Campus, Associate Degree in Nursing
  • A. Michele Tedder - Indiana University of PA, Advanced Practice Degree
  • Michelle Ann Dragotta - University of Pittsburgh, Advanced Practice Degree
  • Nicole DeMarco - The Pennsylvania State University Nursing Program, BSN
  • Kathryn E. Foster - St. Luke’s School of Nursing, Moravian College, BSN
  • Lisa Barker Wise - Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
  • Denise Kwasnjuk - Abington Memorial Hospital, Dixon School of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
  • Lisa Ann Smith - Lenape AVTS, Kittaning, Practical Nursing Program
  • Jamie Wallis - Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center, Practical Nursing Program 
2005
  • Kathleen Parlanti - Penn State Worthington Scranton, Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Kelly Winkelvoss - University of Pittsburgh, Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN 
  • Joanna McKee - University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, BSN 
  • Valerie Moyer - St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing, Diploma 
  • Amy Reardon - Center for Arts and Technology, Brandywine Campus, Licensed Practical Nursing 
  • Darlene Way - Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Licensed Practical Nursing 
2003
  • Christine R. Haas - Mercyhurst College North East, Associate in Science in Nursing Program
  • Jennifer P. Yakupcin - Villanova University College of Nursing, MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Maryellen Guinan - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, BSN
  • Lindsay Kristine Black - Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Diploma
  • Francine P. Speers - Center for Arts and Technology, Brandywine Campus, Licensed Practical Nursing
2002
  • Melissa Heather Teske-White - Gwynedd-Mercy College School of Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing 
  • Emily Norman - Mansfield University, Robert Packer Department of Health Sciences, BSN
  • Christine A. Zelko - St. Luke’s School of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing 
  • Marisa Salata - Hazleton Area Vocational- Technical School, Licensed Practical Nursing 
  • Deborah J. Keener - Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Licensed Practical Nursing
  • Dimitra H. Georgelos - Villanova University, College of Nursing, Advanced Nursing Education 
2001
  • Lailatullah Burgos, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
  • Helen Callahan, Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh
  • Michael DiJulia, LaSalle University, Philadelphia
  • Angela Pruner, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh
  • Elizabeth Vassallo, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology, Willow Grove
2000
  • Rochelle Lyn Allison, Lycoming College
  • Denise Baldwin, Presbyterian Medical Center School of Practical Nursing
  • Linda R. Clark, Presbyterian Medical Center School of Practical Nursing
  • Ruth Ellen Elsasser, Mansfield University
  • Sherry L. Maikits, Allentown College of St. Frances de Sales
  • Sharon Lyn Weidner - Allentown College of St. Frances de Sales
1999
  • Ellen A Reynolds, University of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Heather Lynne Pennington, Thiel College, BSN Program
  • Melissa D. MacCorkle, Schuylkill Training and Technology Center, LPN Program
1998
  • Bernice Brennan, Holy Family College Of Nursing
  • Jamie D. Brown, Mercer County Career Center
  • Maria Dowds, Duquesne University School Of Nursing
1996
  • Geriann H. Ditch, Geisinger School of Nursing
  • Robin B. Hairston, St. Helena’s Community High School
  • Amy O’Neal, Carlow College
  • Mandy Riker, Messiah College
  • Patricia Scobo, Northampton Co. Area Community College 
  • Kathy Stevens, Penn State Mont Alto
1995
  • Jennie Bernier, Crawford County Area Vo-Tech PNP
  • Mary Huboky, Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing
  • Patricia Scobo, Northampton Co. Area Community College
  • Robert Tarr, Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing
  • Bonita Timins, University of Scranton
  • Amy Wetzel, Selinsgrove, PA
1994
  • Atiya Abdelmalik, Community College of Philadelphia
  • Jennifer Brandtonies, Dusquesne University
  • Karen Fahrney, Penn State University
  • Nancy Francoforte, Monroe County Vo-Tech PNP
  • Ayannah Shakurah Gentry, Temple University
  • Heather Sprecker, Dusquesne University School of Nursing
1993
  • Melissa Sue Beard, Thiel College 
  • Donna Benson-Rogers, Geisinger Medical Center 
  • Pamela Blank Herschfeld, Thomas Jefferson University
  • Teya Christine Kamel, Carlow College
  • Mandy Riker, Messiah College
  • Heather Sprecker, Dusquesne University School of Nursing
  • Jean D. Stabilito, Eastern Montgomery County AVTS, School of Practical Nursing
  • Karen S. Stork, Reading Area Community College
  • John A. Sunny, Presbyterian Medical Center of Pennsylvania School of Practical Nursing
  • Melissa Ann Taylor, Wilkes University 
  • Becky L. Wineman, West Penn Hospital School of Nursing
1992
  • Kathleen Fowler Bolden, Messiah College
  • Jennifer Brandtonies, Dusquesne University
  • Magdalynne Cox, Germantown Hospital and Medical Center School of Nursing 
  • Mark D. Harrison, Penn State University
  • Linda Ireland, Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia School of Practical Nursing
  • Stewart Kraynak, Harrisburg Area Community College
  • Erica J. Lewis, Saint Francis College 
  • Karen Quinlan, Upper Bucks County Area Vo-Tech School
  • Beth E. Sensenig, St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
  • Anita M. Tressler, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Monica R. Walter, Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
1991
  • Monica Acker, Dusquesne University
  • Michele Boyer, Neumann College 
  • Brynn-Marie Farrell, Villanova University 
  • Amanda Higgins, University of Pennsylvania
  • Michelle Anna Howell, University of Pennsylvania
  • Christina A. Kautz, University of Pennsylvania 
  • Julie King, Jameson Hospital School of Nursing
  • Janice H. Marek, Upper Bucks LPN Program
  • Judith A. Montes, Cedar Crest College
  • Kerri Christine Potsko, Geisinger School of Nursing

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