26 healthcare workers awarded scholarships through Onvida Health Foundation
Lauren Duffel
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – On Thursday, 26 healthcare workers, as well as future healthcare workers, were awarded scholarships through the Onvida Health Foundation.
I spoke with scholarship recipients about their emotions when they found out they were receiving a scholarship.
“I feel really honored and happy and privileged to have received the scholarship and also really appreciative of the Onvida Foundation,” said Lisa Green White, a scholarship recipient.
Out of 100 applicants, 26 recipients were awarded scholarships to help further their education endeavors.
“We are recognizing a number of excellent students who are receiving scholarships. They are choosing scholarships in the healthcare field and this is a way to help them achieve their success,” said Dr. Linda Elliott-Nelson, scholarship committee chair.
More than five different scholarships were awarded tonight, including the Diana Karina Robles Lizarraga Scholarship. For one recipient, this was her second year in a row receiving the award.
“This is actually my second time receiving this award. I received it last year. I was extremely, beyond words, I can’t even say how excited I was, and this year, when I found out that I got it again, I was extremely happy and I’m beyond blessed,” said Kriste Mantica, a scholarship recipient.
These scholarships provide support to healthcare workers and help build the future workforce.
26 scholarships were awarded Thursday night, and each one helps strengthen care for our whole community.