Saint Francis awards 22 scholarships

Photo provided Pictured are front row, from left: Kayla Overbeck, Ashley Robinson, Madison Kribs and Wendi Beussink; and back row: Claire Bruenderman, Taylor Fehr, Lilly Nevill, Caitlin Dilley, Evan Howell, Mollie Jennings, Emily Landewee, Payton Reinbott, Addison Middleton, Klara Beel, Maci Wendel and Madison Ray.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary honored 22 scholarship recipients at recognition luncheon on Friday, July 26.

Twenty-two scholarships were awarded with each student receiving $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. Those recipients and their scholarships include:

Lilly Nevill of Cape Girardeau – Lee George and Katherine Jane Cochran Memorial Scholarship

Mollie Jennings of Jackson – Sisters of Saint Francis Nursing Scholarship

Lara “Bailey” Beussink of Cape Girardeau – Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Scholarship

Ashley Robinson of Cape Girardeau – Edythe M. Davis Scholarship

Evan Howell of Cape Girardeau – Ken Hayden Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Klara Beel of Marble Hill – Lucy Ellen Towse Memorial Scholarship

Taylor Fehr of Jackson – Susan Kluesner Hinkebein Memorial Scholarship

Macy Wendel of Jackson – Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Scholarship

Madison Ray of Cape Girardeau – Joseph and Harriette Hunter McCrate Scholarship

Kayla Overbeck of Cape Girardeau – Bess Estes Healthcare Scholarship

Alexis Dockstader of Cape Girardeau – Christen Joyel Aufdenberg Memorial Scholarship

Mary Dirnberger of Cape Girardeau – Bernadean Campbell Memorial Scholarship

Julia Mirgaux of Scott City – Huttegger-Scherer Memorial Scholarship

Addison Middleton of Cape Girardeau – Mark F. Scully Nursing Scholarship

Abby Brey of Jackson – Earl Jr. and Lori Wills Memorial Scholarship

Caitlin Dilley of Cape Girardeau – Saint Francis Auxiliary Physician Honor Scholarship

Claire Bruenderman of Cape Girardeau – Saint Francis Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship

Wendi Beussink of Cape Girardeau – Carrie Suedekum Memorial Scholarship

Emma Shields of Jackson – Saint Francis Auxiliary 125th Anniversary Scholarship

Madison Kribs of Chester, IL – Mamie Hall Memorial Scholarship

Emily Landewee of Chaffee – Clara D. Newnam Memorial Scholarship

Payton Reinbott of Poplar Bluff – Evalyn and S. David Nunley Scholarship

Scholarship recipients must have completed at least one year in an accredited healthcare program and be currently enrolled, maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA and complete the application and essay requirements by the scheduled deadline. They must also reside within the Saint Francis service area as defined in the application.

The Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program was established in 1980. Saint Francis Foundation, Saint Francis Auxiliary and generous donors fund the program. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $885,000 in education scholarships to college students to encourage participation in professional healthcare careers

For more information about the Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program, call 573-331-3192 or visit foundation.sfmc.net.