The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2017 Nurse Education Scholarship. The purpose of the Nurse Education Scholarship Program is to strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals in Lancaster County by supporting nursing students.

This year, LOHF invested $63,000 in the education of 22 local nursing students; this includes 19 new scholarship recipients and 3 previous recipients who are continuing in a second or third year of their degree program. Since 2003, LOHF has invested over $817,250 in the education of 355 nurses who can be found caring for our family members, friends and neighbors.

“We are thrilled to be able to assist healthcare providers with critical access to financial and educational resources including grants, scholarships, information and training. Our Nurse Education Scholarship supports students at leading medical facilities, universities and colleges in Lancaster County and the surrounding region,” explains Anna Brendle Kennedy, LOHF Executive Director. LOHF nurse education scholarships support nurses in Licensed Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as well as advanced degrees and certificate programs such as Certified School Nurse or Family Nurse Practitioner.

Recipients of the 2017 Nurse Education Scholarship

LPN Scholar:

Natasha Parker, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

RN Scholars:

David Kinungi Kinuthia, Harrisburg Area Community College – Lancaster Campus

Katharine Elizabeth Noon Miller, Harrisburg Area Community College – Lancaster Campus

Bethaney Jean Shefton, Harrisburg Area Community College – Lancaster Campus

Starell Zoric, Harrisburg Area Community College – Lancaster Campus

Jacqueline M. Keener, Harrisburg Area Community College – Lancaster Campus

Sheila Champaign, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Emily Enid Cruz, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Kami L Dugan*, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Robyn Gill, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Alice Vivian Wheeler, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

RN to BSN Scholars:

Malinda Heisey*, Eastern Mennonite University

Brianna Shenk, Eastern Mennonite University

Danielle Lynn Sweigart, Millersville University

Leah Kossove, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Abrielle Minnich, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

MSN Scholars:

Leonie Mbiekop*, Millersville University

Lori Lynn Eichman, Millersville University

Beth Ann Russell, Walden University

Continuing Scholars

These nurse scholars continue to receive funding support as they pursue their degrees in nursing.

Awarded in 2016:

Heather Fickes, Harrisburg Area Community College – Lancaster Campus

Laura Noll, Harrisburg Area Community College – Lancaster Campus

Hannah Good, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Alexa Hellein, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

*denotes a scholarship recipient who was previously supported by LOHF for their prior degree program

Reception

A 2017 Nurse Education Scholarship Reception is planned for September 20, 2017, 5:30 p.m. at Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster PA. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome. RSVP at info@lohfoundation.org or call (717) 397-8722.