Since 2012 the program has awarded more than $1 million in scholarship aid to 153 students
Yavapai Community College has announced that twelve nursing and radiology students have received Community Healthcare scholarships. The program for students in these areas was established in 2012. Since that time, more than $1 million in scholarships have been awarded to 153 students. This is on average about $6,500 per student.
According to the Community College press release, these scholarships are intended to ensure aspiring nurses and “rad techs” are able to make good on their intentions and put their skills to work in the community.
Funds for the scholarships come from the Community College Foundation, the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott, Yavapai Regional Medical Center – Dignity Health, Margaret T. Morris Foundation, the Harold James Family Trust, Prescott Radiology and Fain Signature Group.
Congratulations to the students who received the scholarships. They are:
Elizabeth Adame of Prescott (nursing)
Cassandra Bailey of Cottonwood (nursing)
Sarah Chidgey of Prescott (nursing)
William Cooper of Chino Valley (nursing)
Cheyene Gabbard of Prescott Valley (nursing)
Hailey Hanson of Prescott (nursing)
Sandra Hauptman of Prescott Valley (nursing)
Guadalupe Ocampo of Paulden (nursing)
Megan Palmer of Camp Verde (nursing)
Nicole Welker of Prescott (nursing)
Rachael Guidetti of Prescott (radiology)
Kara Yazzie of Prescott Valley (radiology)