Mary Rutan Foundation Awards Over $50,000 in Medical Scholarships and Loans
Bellefontaine, OH –Area students pursuing a degree in the medical field were recently awarded scholarships or loans by Mary Rutan Foundation. Of those who applied, thirty-eight received funding.
With a steadfast commitment to its Medical Scholarship and Loan Program, Mary Rutan Foundation awarded a total of $50,429 to twenty nursing, sixteen allied health and two medical students this academic school year. Since 1992, this amount brings the total awarded to Logan County residents to just over $2.3 million.
“Since its founding, Mary Rutan Foundation has been committed to the education and training of the next generation of healthcare professionals. Given the shortages of medical professionals faced by our country today, continuing to invest in the future of healthcare education is critically important,” said Tammy Allison, chief operating officer of Mary Rutan Foundation. “These scholarships and loans create a clear pathway for students to continue their medical education. Furthermore, we are sending a clear message that we believe and choose to invest in the future of medicine – today and for years to come,” says Mrs. Allison
The 2020/2021 Mary Rutan Foundation Scholarship and Loan Recipients include:
The Beach Medical Education Fund
Monica Boswell, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Ewing H. Crawfis Memorial Employee Scholarship Fund
Mindy Thompson, Master’s Degree Family Nurse Practioner
Marilyn A. Carnes Nursing Scholarship Fund
Spencer Bycynski, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Maggie Wilcoxon, Associate’s Degree Registered Nurse
Dr. Phillip Edwards Memorial Scholarship Fund
Christie Harrell, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Zelma Nina Hertenstein Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund
Cora Eirich, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Dr. Joseph C. & Florence C. Longfellow Memorial Scholarship Fund
Avery Braun, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Jenna Burd, Associate’s Degree Registered Nurse
Jenna Champion, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Morgan Hicks, Associate’s Degree Registered Nurse
Bailey Morales, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Tyler Reinhard, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Kierstyn Severt, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Aubrey Stephens, Associate Degree Registered Nurse
Kelby Strapp, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Brooke Vonderhuevel, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Allison Wilson, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Ashton Wooddell, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Joe Young, Associate’s Degree Registered Nurse
Mary Rutan Foundation General Scholarship Fund
Maggie Wilcoxon, Associate’s Degree Registered Nurse
Connor Davis, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Gabriel VanDyke, Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training
Jacob Shell, Bachelor’s Degree in Biomed Engineering
Roy G. Metz and Miriam A. Metz Medical Scholarship Fund
Brianne Bowers, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Charlotte L. and Norman R. Miller Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund
Tesia Deardurff, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Siera Dickerson, Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
Megan Dyer, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Tyler Frantz, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Michelle Grider, Master’s Degree Physician Assistant
Bethany Lowery, Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science
Violet Martin, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Ryan Penny, Master’s Degree Speech Pathology
Tatum Reprogle, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Tyler Sanford, Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science
Shelby Starkey, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Mallory Stolly, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Gabriel VanDyke, Bachelor’s Degree Athletic Training
James F. Milroy Fund
Connor Davis, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Savannah Pavoni, Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Science/Athletic Training
Grace K. Orr/Dr. Edwin Pratt Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund
Teri Murphy, Master’s Degree Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Rita Riedmiller Memorial Scholarship Fund
Ashley Boy, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Marjorie Rothlar Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund
Monica Boswel, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Walter and Janet Sack Medical Memorial Fund
Jacob Shell, Bachelor’s Degree in Biomed Engineering
Dwight Spencer Medical Scholarship Fund
Spencer Bycynski, Bachelor’s Degree Registered Nurse
Mary Rutan Foundation Medical Student Loan Fund
Brianne Bowers, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Connor Davis, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of individual contributions, bequests and memorial donations to Mary Rutan Foundation’s general and named scholarship funds.
In addition to Mary Rutan Foundation’s annual Medical Scholarship and Loan Program, the Foundation offers scholarships for Logan County residents wishing to obtain their certification to become an EMT or paramedic.
For further information about Mary Rutan Foundation’s scholarship programs or how you may make a financial contribution, visit the website www.maryrutan.org/foundation or contact Mary Rutan Foundation at (937) 599-7003.