PCHS Foundation awards scholarships to four Perkins County students
The Perkins County Health Services Foundation Board of Directors has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship programs, recognizing four Perkins County Schools seniors pursuing careers in health and medical fields.
The foundation’s scholarship program supports local students as they continue their education at the collegiate level in health-related studies. Scholarships are also available to PCHS employees working toward or continuing degrees in medical fields. Funding for the awards comes from donations to the foundation, often through scholarship funds established in honor of loved ones, as well as an annual scholarship sponsored by the foundation board.
This year’s recipients include:
Hannah Bishop, a senior at Perkins County Schools, received the Jeppesen Christian or Health Care Scholarship and the Taffy Hastings Memorial Scholarship. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to study human sciences as she works toward a nursing degree, with a long-term goal of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Kaylynn Macke, also a senior at Perkins County Schools, was awarded the Kroeker Health Education Scholarship and the Grainton United Methodist Church Health Education Scholarship. She plans to attend Fort Hays State University in Kansas to pursue a degree in speech pathology with a minor in communication disorder sciences, with the goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Ava Seger, a senior at Perkins County Schools, received the Perkins County Health Services Foundation Scholarship and the Grainton United Methodist Church Health Education Scholarship. She plans to attend Southeast Community College in Lincoln to pursue a degree in Radiologic Technology and then continue her education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with the goal of becoming an ultrasound technician.
Cecilia Putnam, a senior at Perkins County Schools, was awarded the Max R. and Irene C. Kurkowski Health Services Scholarship. She plans to attend Mid-Plains Community College to pursue a degree in either Radiologic Technology or Medical Laboratory studies.
All four recipients have earned their Certified Nursing Assistant licenses and have participated in shadowing opportunities at Perkins County Health Services as part of the Perkins County Schools work-study program. The program allows students to gain hands-on experience in career fields of interest, not limited to health care, by partnering with PCHS and other local businesses. Through the PCHS placement, students have the opportunity to work in departments including nursing, radiology, laboratory services, specialty clinic, surgery, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory therapy and the Grant Medical Clinic.