The Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) and La Porte Hospital Auxiliary awarded 39 students with scholarships totaling $102,500 for the 2020 – 2021 academic year. Due to the pandemic, the organizations were unable to hold a celebration for the recipients. HFL and the Auxiliary take great pride in offering scholarship awards to students that either reside or work in the La Porte community, a tradition started in 1983. These scholarships provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers in health science occupations.
Maria Fruth, President & CEO of the Healthcare Foundation, congratulated the recipients and thanked the scholarship committees: “HFL is extremely proud to provide these opportunities for students in the county. We gratefully acknowledge the time and effort of our foundation scholarship committee members: Jane Nelson (Chair), Kathy Bernel, Katrina Langford, Michele Magnuson, and Linda Satkoski. Twenty-four students pursuing a career in healthcare are receiving $86,000 to offset the cost of their studies. We also acknowledge and thank the La Porte Hospital Auxiliary scholarship selection committee: Jean Burns (Chair), Judith Klosinski, D’Ann Murray, and Ann Smith. Auxiliary awarded $16,500 to 15 students pursuing health and wellness related studies. Scholarships are an investment in a healthier future. Congratulations to all recipients.”
HFL scholarships are funded through the foundation’s endowments and contributions from Scott Siefker’s family and Radiology, Inc. HFL awards to juniors, seniors, and postgraduate students in the healthcare field. HFL is awarding the following students’ scholarships in 2020.
HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF LA PORTE SCHOLARSHIP
Christine Ake, Indiana University, Doctor of Medicine
Tessa Bauman, Purdue University West Lafayette, Master of Science, Public Health
Olivia Dybing, Aquinas College, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Susan Feldt, University of Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
Laura Fischer, Butler University, Doctor of Pharmacy
Chloee Garay, Valparaiso University, Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Thalia Garcia, Ball State University, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Karmen Halfacre, Ball State University, Bachelor of Science, Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
Emily Kasarda, Indiana University South Bend, Bachelor of Science, Social Work
Jackson Kubaszyk, Indiana University Bloomington, Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med
Katrina Machtemes, Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Dawn Martin, Chamberlain University, Master of Science, Nursing
Audrey Ott, Indiana University Bloomington, Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Megan Rose, Indiana University South Bend, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Bethany Schuster, Purdue University West Lafayette, Bachelor of Science, Speech & Hearing Science
Timothy Tyler, North Central University, Doctor of Healthcare Administration
Abigail Vaughn, Franklin College, Master of Science, Athletic Training
Breanna Wisser, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Occupational Therapy
WALTER HRANKJA SCHOLARSHIP
Abigail Zila, Indiana State University, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
RADIOLOGY, INC SCHOLARSHIP
Olivia Huff, Indiana University Purdue University, Bachelor of Science, Radiology
MAGNUSON ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Curtis Meeks, Walden University, Master of Science, Nursing
Heidi Bickel, Purdue University Northwest, Doctor of Nursing Practice
HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF LA PORTE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPLEMENTED BY ELIZABETH & EUGENE SIEFKER SCHOLARSHIP
Megan Gushrowski, Manchester University, Doctor of Pharmacy
Sara Siegmund, Purdue University West Lafayette, Doctor of Pharmacy
Partnering with the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, the La Porte Hospital Auxiliary awards to students who will be college freshmen and sophomores. 15 scholarships for a grand total of $16,500 were awarded. Auxiliary scholarships are funded from the sales proceeds of the gift shop at La Porte Hospital. The following students received Auxiliary scholarships in 2020:
AUXILIARY FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Elaine Bonner, Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor of Science, Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant
Megan Boyd, Butler University, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
Emily Cupples, Purdue University West Lafayette, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Rebecca Eyrick, Purdue University West Lafayette, Bachelor of Science, Health Science
Petra Hemphill, Drake University, Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Abigail Kemiel, Indiana University Purdue University, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Jennifer Kievert, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Tristen Poe, Indiana University Bloomington, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Angela Randon, Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Neiha Sanchez, Indiana University South Bend, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
AUXILIARY RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP
Brianna Dove, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
Ashley Francis, St. Anthony Echocardiography School, Associate of Applied Sciences, Echocardiography
Elisabeth Novak, Cedarville University, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Austin Weiland, Anderson University, Bachelor of Science, Biolog
HAROLD AND MARCY BOWEN SCHOLARSHIP
Mya Fegaras, DePaul University, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
The 2021 scholarship applications will be available online, February of 2021. Visit the HFL website to learn more at hflaporte.org/scholarships.
