26 healthcare workers awarded scholarships through Onvida Health Foundation

Tonight, 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 today and help build the future workforce.

Twenty-six scholarships were awarded tonight, and each one helps strengthen care for our whole community.