2022-2023 CAHS Scholarship Recipients (cont)

For information on supporting or creating a scholarship contact Jeff McPherson, Interim Executive Director of Development Operations, Director of Development & Development Operations, at 252-744-3231 or email mcphersonj14@ecu.edu.

McCrary, Justin
Hometown: Asheville, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2024

The Dale A. Huggins Scholarship

“The cost of the program creates a significant financial burden for my family. The scholarship goes a long way to alleviate the stress of providing for my family while attending school full time.”

McGahey, Amanda
Hometown: Cary, NC

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Harold & Lois White Memorial Scholarship

“This scholarship lightens the financial burdens that correspond with graduate school and therefore, allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school: learning how to become the best clinician.”

McGill, Brian
Hometown: Sneads Ferry, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

TThe Service League of Greenville Scholarship – College of Allied Health Sciences

“This scholarship allows me to refocus and commit myself to serving the people of Eastern North Carolina.”

McLearen, Juanee
Hometown: Jacksonville, NC

Academic Program:
Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2023

AUPHA Foster G. McGaw Scholarship

“I will be commuting from Jacksonville, NC next semester to attend as many program classes in person as I can. Doing this is going to take a lot of time and energy, so I will be unable to work. Scholarships like this help make getting my degree possible.”

Mitchum, Emily
Hometown: Greensboro, NC

Academic Program:
Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Jessica King Memorial Scholarship in Occupational Therapy; The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Occupational Therapy

“These scholarships free me to focus on my growth as a student and clinician, access materials and resources, and get ahead on the work it will take to achieve my dreams of starting my own practice and making a difference for others. I am beyond grateful to the donors who have made this possible for me.”

Mizell, Juanita
Hometown: Wendell, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2025

The Louise O. Burevitch Memorial Scholarship for the College of Allied Health Sciences

“It is important to me because Eastern North Carolina, especially ECU, has always had a special place in my heart. Accepting this scholarship makes me realize how grateful and blessed I am for all the hard work and experiences ECU has given me.”

Pacheco, Cali
Hometown: Asheboro, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Physician Assistant Studies

“It is truly an honor to have been selected for this scholarship, and I am forever grateful. I am one step closer to achieving my educational and career goals, and I am eager to use my knowledge to serve the people of eastern North Carolina.”

Parks, Kalle
Hometown: Maysville, NC

Academic Program:
Nutrition
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Louise O. Burevitch Memorial Scholarship for the College of Allied Health Sciences

“This scholarship is important to me, because I am able to focus more on my internship. This takes a lot of stress away as school is very expensive. This scholarship is a tremendous help.”

Paw, Say
Hometown: New Bern, NC

Academic Program:
Health Information Management & Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Louise O. Burevitch Memorial Scholarship for the College of Allied Health Sciences

“It is crucial for me to receive this scholarship, because it will allow me to continue to pursue my education.”

Plyler, Emma
Hometown: Statesville, NC

Academic Program:
Audiology
Expected Graduation: 2024

The Service League of Greenville Scholarship – College of Allied Health Sciences

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me for two reasons. First, receiving this scholarship will help me pursue my education by lessening the financial burden that often comes from pursuing a graduate degree. Second, it affirms the importance of giving back to the community that you are in, because you never know how this community will give back to you. “

Poitras, Mark
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Dr. Dale Newton Scholarship

“Not being able to work in PA school makes paying for tuition and supporting yourself very difficult. This scholarship is helping me achieve my dream of becoming a Physician Assistant and is bringing me one step closer to helping others.”

Price, Keri
Hometown: Shelby, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy

“This scholarship is meaningful to me as it will help cover the costs associated with obtaining my degree in Physical Therapy. This money will help me take advantage of opportunities and resources that will enhance my education and make me a better provider to my future patients. “

Price, Sydney
Hometown: Monroe, NC

Academic Program:
Health Information Management & Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Ciox Health Scholarship in Health Information Management

“This scholarship is important to me, because I am really proud to be a part of the Health Services and Information program. Being recognized for my hard work so far is really encouraging going into my senior year.”

Rodriguez, Ericka
Hometown: Burlington, NC

Academic Program:
Nutrition and Dietetics
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Elsie Faith Seal Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship provides me the opportunity to take a step closer to pursuing my academic goals. I am extremely grateful for this scholarship; this will alleviate the financial pressures of being a full-time student. “

Rose, Kelly
Hometown: Pikeville, NC

Academic Program:
Rehabilitation Counseling
Expected Graduation: 2024

The Jennifer Elizabeth “Beth” Lambeth Memorial Scholarship in Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies

“Upon receiving this scholarship, I will be able to continue in my program and have some of the financial burden taken off.”

Sampson, Dylan
Hometown: Colfax, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy

“This scholarship helps me pay for tuition and removes some financial burden from me.”

Schleif, Eshan
Hometown: Naperville, IL

Academic Program:
Rehabilitation Sciences
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Debby Bengala Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship supports me financially and motivates me to continue in my passion to impact lives through providing quality speech services.”

Scott, Julia
Hometown: Hope Mills, NC

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Meta Downes Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship has lightened the financial burden of graduate school, which allows me to focus more on learning and seeking out opportunities to further my knowledge of the field of Speech-Language Pathology.”

Shapiro, Kylee
Hometown: Whispering Pines, NC

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Meta Downes Scholarship

“I am incredibly honored to receive the Meta Downes Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship is significant because it will allow me to concentrate on my final year of graduate school by not having to find part-time work and without having to take out additional loans. I am so grateful to be able to devote my full attention to my studies and grow as a Speech-language Pathology graduate student without financial constraints.”

Simmons, Taylor
Hometown: Snow Camp, NC

Academic Program:
Audiology
Expected Graduation: 2025

The Debby Bengala Scholarship

“I’m so honored to have been selected as the recipient of this scholarship. Having this assistance to help pay for my education gives me the opportunity to continue pursuing my dream of becoming an audiologist and serving those with hearing loss in my community.”

Sprinkle, Caroline
Hometown: Tarboro, NC

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2023

The ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation Board Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me because it helps lessen some of the financial burden of attending graduate school. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to advance my education at East Carolina University.”

Stewart, Lindsey
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Tanya Johnson McDowell & Riley Floyd Scholarship in Speech Pathology

“Receiving this scholarship not only encourages me to continue to work hard and demonstrate my love for speech and language, but it also eases financial burden and stress. Pursuing a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is both rigorous and time consuming, leaving little time to manage a job. As a student who is working to become fully financially independent, it is hard to pay for school on my own. This scholarship will allow me to focus more of my time and energy on my coursework and clinical skills rather than financial needs.”

Turnure, David
Hometown: Fuquay Varina, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy

“I am honored and very thankful to receive this scholarship which will assist me in paying for my degree so I can focus on my studies and building my clinical skills.”

Vazquez, Alexandria
Hometown: Oceanside, CA

Academic Program:
Health Information Management & Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2023

The College of Allied Health Sciences Patriot Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship is incredibly important to me as it allows me to pursue my dreams and educational goals of working in health information management.”

Abigail Watkins Watkins, Abigail
Hometown: North Wilkesboro, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2024

The James and Sonya Bowen Scholarship

“This scholarship is very helpful with the added financial stress of the pandemic and ongoing expenses of graduate school. Professional school is very expensive, and all financial help is greatly appreciated.”

Wilson, Allie
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2023

The James & Carol White Speech Pathology Scholarship for Graduate Students

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me, because it takes away some of the financial burden of graduate school so that I can focus more of my time and energy on education, clinical experience, and learning opportunities to further my knowledge of the field of Speech-Language Pathology.”