Through the generous gifts of individual contributors, bequests and memorial donations to Mary Rutan Foundation’s scholarship program, Mary Rutan Foundation provides financial support annually to local students majoring in health care-related programs.
Since 1992, Mary Rutan Foundation has awarded over $2.5 million to local scholars. These funds have supported the education of nearly 1,200 current and future health care workers.
“The generous donors that have supported Mary Rutan Foundation’s scholarship program make it possible to award scholarships to all local students who meet the eligibility requirements,” said Mary Rutan Foundation Chief Operating Officer Tammy Gump.
“We are especially grateful for the opportunity to provide scholarships to the students for multiple years during their programs of study.”
For the 2024-25 academic year, 27 recipients were selected and provided aid totaling $40,000. This year’s recipients include:
• The Beach Medical Education Fund — Quinn Allmon, Respiratory Therapy; and Joslyn Robinson, Communication Sciences & Disorders.
• Marilyn A. Carnes Nursing Scholarship Fund — Jacob Palmer, Registered Nurse.
• Dr. Evan Dixon Medical Education Fund — Amy Fulmer, Doctor of Medicine.
• Dr. Joseph C. & Florence C. Longfellow Memorial Scholarship Fund — Avery Hankins, Rachel Knight, Riley Leeper, Naomi McGill, Kierstyn Severt, Hallie Smith and Kaleigh Wilcox, Registered Nurse.
• Mary Rutan Foundation General Scholarship Fund — Quinn Allmon, Respiratory Therapy; Megan Hollar, Wellness & Health Promotion; Sydnee Payer, Pharmacy; Mamie Randall, Lab Technology; Regan Ross, Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences; and Lauryn Sanford, Kinesiology.
• Mary Rutan Foundation Medical Student Loan Program — Amy Fulmer, Doctor of Medicine,
• Charlotte L. and Norman R. Miller Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund — Helena Burns, Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience; Kassidy Crockett, Speech Pathology & Audiology; Madison DeLong, Psychology; Cheyenne Hill, Athletic Training; Emily Hollar and Addison McAuley, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Kaylee LeVan, Biomedical Studies; Grace Pequignot, Exercise Science; Taylor Spencer, Dietetics; and Jacob Zarnosky, Physical Therapy.
• James F. Milroy Fund — Joseph LaRoche and Taylor Spencer, Dietetics.
• Grace K. Orr/Dr. Edwin Pratt Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund — Jacob Palmer, Hallie Smith and Kaleigh Wilcox, Registered Nurse.
• Rita Riedmiller Memorial Scholarship Fund — Jacob Palmer, Registered Nurse.
• Walter and Janet Sack Medical Memorial Fund — Joslyn Robinson, Communication Sciences & Disorders.
For additional information about Mary Rutan Foundation’s scholarship programs or to inquire about how you may make a financial contribution, visit the website at foundation.maryrutan.org or contact Mary Rutan Foundation at (937) 599-7003.
