Beebe’s Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing Proudly Announces Winners of Annual Spring Scholarships
Each year, a number of students pursuing their education at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare are named recipients of a series of spring scholarships.
Collectively, these awards promote the profession of nursing while offering financial support for the next generation of nursing professionals, who will ultimately provide care for patients in the years to come.
Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing Scholarship
These scholarships are presented based on nominations from the School of Nursing’s Student Services Committee. They are awarded to nursing students who reside in Sussex County or Kent County, and who have made a commitment to work full-time for Beebe Healthcare for a minimum of 18 months following graduation and completion of the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Pictured left to right: Steven Tyson, Beebe Medical Foundation; Nicholas Vitella, senior student scholarship recipient; Riley Taylor, first-year student scholarship recipient; Morgan Taylor, first-year student scholarship recipient; Amanda Benson, senior student scholarship recipient; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator (missing from picture: Jada Sales-Morales, senior student scholarship recipient).
Beebe Medical Staff Scholars Program Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded by Beebe Healthcare’s medical staff, in support of nursing education and to recognize nursing students whose intention is to work in Sussex County upon graduation. Recipients have demonstrated exceptional clinical performance in nursing, in accordance with criteria established by the Student Services Committee of the School of Nursing.
Pictured left to right: Dr. Kevin Bristowe, Treasurer of Medical Executives; Amanda Benson, senior student scholarship recipient; Hannah Collins, senior student scholarship recipient; Chloe Sylvester, senior student scholarship recipient; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator.
Edna W. Wyatt Scholarship
This scholarship is presented through an endowment created by Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Wyatt, in memory of Ed’s mother, a 1930 alumna of the School of Nursing. It is awarded to a second semester, first-year student or a senior student who has demonstrated academic excellence as well as a need for tuition assistance.
Pictured left to right: Dave Szumski, Beebe Medical Foundation; Jane Wyatt (Edna Wyatt’s daughter-in-law); Terry Pouliot (daughter); Jada Sales-Morales, senior student scholarship recipient; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator.
Village Improvement Association’s Mildred Gray Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a student enrolled at the School of Nursing who is a resident of Sussex County, maintains a B average or higher in nursing courses, and has demonstrated financial need. The award is offered by the Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach.
Pictured left to right: Carole Suchanek, VIA Scholarship Chairperson; Riley Taylor, first-year student scholarship recipient; Marti Badila, VIA President; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator.
Louise Jarmon Hopkinson Scholarship
These scholarships are presented to first year and senior-year nursing students in recognition of their academic performance. The awards honor the legacy of Louise Jarmon Hopkinson, a 1932 graduate of the Beebe School of Nursing who then worked at Beebe for many years and also served as an army nurse.
Pictured left to right: Steven Tyson, Beebe Medical Foundation; Noelle Benson, first-year student scholarship recipient; Chloe Sylvester, senior student scholarship recipient; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator.
Dr. Mansour Saberi Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to nursing students in good standing, who reside in Sussex County, and who plan to seek employment at Beebe following graduation from the School of Nursing. The award is presented in memory of Dr. Mansour Saberi, a board-certified internal medicine physician who specialized in endocrinology and treatment of metabolism disorders and served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Beebe for 30 years.
Pictured left to right: Emily and Cameron Ortiz (Dr. Saberi’s grandchildren); Sadaf Saberi, (Dr. Saberi’s daughter); Mrs. Shirin Saberi (Dr. Saberi’s wife); Nicholas Vitella, senior student scholarship recipient; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator; Dave Szumski, Beebe Medical Foundation.
Dr. Carl G. Pierce Scholarship
These scholarships are presented to students who have a specialized interest in pediatrics, and who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in Maternal, Child, and Family Health nursing while exhibiting a caring and professional attitude. Awards are presented annually in memory of Dr. Carl G. Pierce, who served as a physician at Beebe and also taught at the Beebe School of Nursing for many years.
Pictured left to right: Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator; Carl Pierce, Jr.; Reagan Hockenbrock, senior student scholarship recipient; Destiny Klinger, senior student scholarship recipient; Sean Flanigan, Beebe Medical Foundation.
Irene P. Sorbara Charitable Foundation Scholarship
These awards are presented in memory of Irene P. Sorbara, who served as an elementary school teaching in Rehoboth Beach for 30 years. They are awarded to residents of Sussex County who are pursuing post-secondary education in the fields of nursing or education. Winners have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and may be eligible for student loans, but not Pell Grants.
Pictured left to right: Reagan Hockenbrock, senior student scholarship recipient; Olivia Morales, first-year student scholarship recipient; Riley Osborne, first-year student scholarship recipient; Madison Barber, first-year student scholarship recipient; Lacy Bayley, first-year student scholarship recipient; Yana Quel, first-year student scholarship recipient; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator (missing from picture: Marisol Azar, senior student scholarship recipient).
National Coalition of Hospital Associated Schools and Colleges of Nursing Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to nursing students in recognition of academic achievement, involvement in school and professional organizations, and engagement in community-based projects and activities. Applicants must have completed their first year of nursing school in good academic standing and are enrolled in the RN or LPN-RN program.
Pictured left to right: Lillian Cook, senior student scholarship recipient; Tracy Bell, MHRSON Program Coordinator.