The Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) and La Porte Hospital Auxiliary awarded 31 students with scholarships totaling $42,750 at a scholarship reception on May 31, 2018. HFL and the Auxiliary take great pride in offering scholarship awards to students in the La Porte community, a tradition started in 1983. These scholarships provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers in health science occupations.
HFL appreciates the time and effort of their scholarship committee members Kathy Bernel, Katrina Langford, Jane Nelson and Linda Satkoski. HFL scholarships are funded through scholarship endowments and generous contributions from the Elizabeth and Eugene Siefker family and Radiology, Inc. HFL awarded the following students scholarships in 2018:
HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF LA PORTE SCHOLARSHIP
- Christine Ake, Indiana University, Bachelor of Science Biology
- Addison Boardman, Northwestern University, Doctorate in Audiology
- Moriah Carmel, Valparaiso University Bachelor of Science Chemistry
- Jayna Colanese, Andrews University, Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology
- Lisa Fischer, Butler University, Doctor of Pharmacy
- Raymond Keener, Chamberlain University, Masters Of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Victoria Kneller, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Sarah Kosinski, Butler University, Masters in Physician Assistant Studies
- Gabriela Mazur, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Izabela Mazur, Purdue University, Doctor of Pharmacy
- Annabelle Papai, Purdue University, Bachelor of Science Nursing
- Chelsea Suppinger, University of Mississippi, Bachelor of Science Pharmaceutical Sciences
RADIOLOGY, INC SCHOLARSHIP
- Marlen Cervantes, Indiana University of South Bend, Bachelor of Science Radiology
- Kasia Maddox, Indiana University of South Bend, Bachelor of Science Radiology
MAGNUSON AWARD
- Suzanne Hanna, University of Illinois at Chicago Doctorate of Nursing Practice Midwifery
- Abbi Kroll, Indiana Wesleyan University, Masters in Science Nursing
- Heidi VanWaardenburg, Purdue University Northwest, Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner
WALTER HRANKJA SCHOLARSHIP
- Katrina Machtemes, Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor of Science Nursing
ELIZABETH & EUGENE SIEFKER SCHOLARSHIP
- MacKinnon Tracy, Goshen College, Bachelor of Science Nursing
The La Porte Hospital Auxiliary appreciates the time and effort of their scholarship committee members Bob Burns (committee chair), Suzanne Burns, Becky Jensen and Judy Wright. Auxiliary scholarships are funded through the sales at the gift shop at La Porte Hospital. The following students received Auxiliary scholarships in 2018:
AUXILIARY FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
- Austin Casto, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Science Health Care Leadership
- Kelsey Creager, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Science Nursing
- Carley Ellenberger, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Science Nursing
- Laura Fischer, Butler University, Doctor of Pharmacy
- Janelle O'Neal, Indiana University, Pre-Med/Bachelor of Science Biology & Neuroscience
- Ashleigh Suppinger, Indiana University, Bachelor of Science Neuroscience/Neuropathology
- Abigail Zila, Indiana State University, Bachelor of Science Nursing
AUXILIARY RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Skylar Brinkman, Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor of Science Biology
- Megan Gushrowski, Manchester University, Doctor of Pharmacy
- Karmen Halfacre, Ball State University, Bachelor of Science Pre-Physician's Assistant Studies, Biology
- Norma Kasinger, Indiana Wesylan University, Bachelor of Science Social Work
HAROLD AND MARCY BOWEN SCHOLARSHIP
- Emily Osowski, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Science Biology
Scholarships will be available again next spring for students pursuing careers in health and wellness fields who are enrolled at an accredited university, college or similar higher learning institute. Visit the HFL website to learn more at hflaporte.org/scholarships.
