2023-2024 CAHS Scholarship Recipients (cont)

Selection committees chose 92 scholarship recipients among 220 applicants for more than $143,000 awarded through 86 scholarships.

Ganoe, Damian
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Academic Program:
Nutrition & Dietetics
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Nutrition and Dietetics Alumni and Friends Scholarship

“This $1000 scholarship will help me pay for books next Fall and Spring, and some will help with dietetic internship payment I plan on completing next year.”

Gore, Charlotte
Hometown: Tabor City, NC

Academic Program:
Health Information Management
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Ciox Health Scholarship in Health Information Management

“It is a goal of mine to earn my degree and graduate without a large amount of debt. I appreciate this support immensely and guarantee I will put this money to great use.”

Harris, Jordan
Hometown: Orlando, FL

Academic Program:
Nutrition Science
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me because it helps to relieve my parents from the burden of paying for my education. They work tirelessly for my future and this scholarship represents a chance to honor their sacrifice and help share the financial load.”

Holt, Bailey
Hometown: Stokesdale, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Physician Assistant Studies

“It is an honor to be recognized. Instead of seeing this scholarship as a reward, I see it as an investment into my future which is extremely gratifying. I hope to make ECU proud!”

Houmard, Tommy
Hometown: Greenville, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The James and Sonya Bowen Scholarship

“My biggest doubts about going back to school was “Am I smart enough to make through this program?” and “Will my wife (a public school teacher as well) and I be able to financially make it on one salary for three years?” Winning this scholarship has given me confidence that both of those statements are true.”

Jenkins, Ashley
Hometown: Asheville, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Dr. Dale Newton Scholarship

“I believe this period of my life has been instrumental in shaping my future and I am proud of my accomplishments thus far. This scholarship means a lot me as it relieves some of the financial burden of paying for graduate school.”

King, Allison
Hometown: Mason, OH

Academic Program:
Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2021

The Department of Occupational Therapy Scholarship

“The opportunity to learn from the amazing faculty here at ECU has been incredible. This scholarship allows me to continue on in this program and I am forever grateful. “

Kittle, Mitchell
Hometown: High Point, NC

Academic Program:
Clinical Laboratory Science
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“Receiving this scholarship will help lighten the financial burden during my last year at ECU, which will allow me to better focus on my clinical rotations and class assignments.”

Kolar, Erin
Hometown: Naperville, IL

Academic Program:
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me because it shows me that someone sees potential in me as a student and person. It is also a motivating factor to continue to focus on my studies and strive for success.”

Layton, Gordon
Hometown: Wilmington, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2023

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

“This scholarship is so important because my wife and I will be trying to pay for school on our own. I feel that a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and it creates even more excitement about my future education.”

Leclerc, Lauren
Hometown: Garner, NC

Academic Program:
Audiology
Expected Graduation: 2024

The Dr. Thomas S. Joseph and Karen E. Joseph Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship has lifted a weight off of my shoulders that allows me to apply that attention to school and becoming the best student version of myself.”

Lee, Grace
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, NC

Academic Program:
Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Department of Occupational Therapy Scholarship

“This scholarship will assist me in moving forward in my graduate studies and achieve my dream of becoming an occupational therapist.”

Leyva, Eliza
Hometown: Belhaven, NC

Academic Program:
Clinical Counseling
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Dr. Shel Downes Scholarship

“As a graduate student who is juggling a 40 hour a week job and three courses per semester, receiving any financial assistance helps take a huge burden off of me.”

Loomis, Kristy
Hometown: Valdese, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy

“It realigns my perspective to think about the reason I chose this academic pathway. It reminds me of how thankful I am for those who have helped me so I can use my educational experience to also help others.”

Lowe, Sydney
Hometown: Jacksonville, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Physician Assistant Studies

“Pursuing secondary higher education is not a luxury for everyone, and I never want to take my opportunity for granted. Being accepted to my top graduate program was first, and now being honored with a scholarship for ideals that I am passionate about, it is all very humbling and inspiring.”

Loyd Eaton, Delcina
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Academic Program:
Health Information Management, Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Ciox Health Scholarship in Health Information Management

“Before receiving notification that I received the Ciox Health Scholarship in Health Information Management scholarship, I had no idea how I would pay for my last two semesters in this program. Receiving this scholarship means that I can finally obtain my college degree and move forward in my career, which means the world to me.”

Mercury, Naisha
Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Academic Program:
Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Health Services Management

“Receiving this scholarship is very important to me because this will allow me to save money, and pay less out of pocket for the upcoming school year. It also allows me to save money to prepare for law school. “

Midles, Hannah
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Academic Program:
Audiology
Expected Graduation: 2024

The Debby Bengala Scholarship

“This scholarship gives me the confidence and motivation to become the best clinician so that I can give my future patients the best care they can possibly receive.”

Mizelle, Kristin
Hometown: Windsor, NC
Academic Program:
Health Information Management, Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Rear Admiral Christina M. Alvarado Scholarship in Health Services Management

“As a working mother and wife, it’s not easy to work-full-time and still pursue my educational goals. This scholarship will give me the peace of mind to know I’m another semester or two closer to taking the courses I need to achieve my degree.”

Moiwah, Sia
Hometown: Alexandria, VA

Academic Program:
Clinical Laboratory Science
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“This scholarship is important to me because it helps me financially by reducing the amount of hours I work. This scholarship is also motivating me to finish what I started.”

Morgan, Elisa
Hometown: Warsaw, VA

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Debby Bengala Scholarship

” I chose to attend East Carolina University, as I knew the program would prepare me well for my future and provide an abundance of opportunities. However, I am an out-of-state student. This scholarship will go towards my tuition and help lower the cost.”

Nassar, Sophia
Hometown: Hickory, NC

Academic Program:
Health Informatics and Information Management
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“Receiving this scholarship gives me confidence in my academic endeavor and motivates me to continue to make my education a priority in order to put what I have learned into practice in my future career.”

Overby, Justina
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Academic Program:
Nutrition and Dietetics
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Nutrition and Dietetics Alumni and Friends Scholarship

“I am married with two kids and I am not working. So any money that I can help bring in for my family is a big help. That is why I went back to school, to help support my family.”

Overman, Carley
Hometown: Hurdle Mills, NC

Academic Program:
Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2021

The Jessica King Memorial Scholarship in Occupational Therapy

“This scholarship is important to me because it reminds me that all of my hard work and many years of studies are going to pay off. It is a boost of encouragement to finish strong, as I am on the home stretch towards graduation and becoming an occupational therapist who will work with geriatric patients.”

Paschall, Denisse
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

Academic Program:
Health Information Management
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Peggy H. Wood Scholarship

“It’s satisfying to see that hard work pays off. I sacrificed time away from family to provide for them in the future and receiving a scholarship is a rewarding accomplishment to be proud of.”

Patterson, Anna
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy &
The Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness, Inc. Scholarship

“My goal has always been to offer the best possible care to my future patients; this can be enhanced by increased hands-on practice. With the financial assistance provided by this scholarship, I will be able to focus more of my time on shadowing PTs and treating patients in our student-run clinic, ultimately helping me to become the best physical therapist I can be. “

Penna, Victoria
Hometown: Wake Forest, NC

Academic Program:
Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2021

The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Occupational Therapy

“This scholarship is important to me because it has provided me with the encouragement and the funds to complete my research. I am proud to be one of the recipients of this scholarship and I hope that my research can contribute to the knowledge of occupational therapy and older adult driving.”