2023-2022 CAHS Scholarship Recipients (cont)

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

Plyler, Emma
Hometown: Statesville, NC

Academic Program:
Audiology
Expected Graduation: 2024

The College of Allied Health Sciences Patriot Scholarship
&
The Dr. Thomas S. Joseph and Karen E. Joseph Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship helps alleviate the financial burden that often comes with deciding to pursue a professional degree. It also means that other individuals believe in the commitment I have to furthering my education and becoming an audiologist and that means the world to me.”

Poitras, Mark
Hometown: Fountain, CO

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2022

The SGM Herman J. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship has significantly reduced the financial burden of paying for graduate school. With this scholarship I can focus more on my studies which will better prepare me for the work force.”

Price, Keri
Hometown: Shelby, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Department of Physical Therapy Scholarship

“This scholarship is important to me as there are many costs associated with education. Every contribution towards these costs helps ease the financial burden and allows me to continue to focus on learning and be the best student possible.”

Ricks, Tyler
Hometown: Princeton, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Catherine Virginia McCulley Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy
&
The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy

“These scholarships will significantly reduce the financial burden on me and my parents for my last year of DPT school. By reducing the financial strain on my parents for my education, it will allow them to support my sister who is going to be starting her MBA program next fall.”

Rios, Lina
Hometown: Newark, NJ

Academic Program:
Clinical Counseling
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me in that it provides financial opportunity to continue my studies in clinical counseling that includes mental health and addictions. It gives me an opportunity to grow educationally, encourages me to continue to provide to others, and helps me pursue a path of advocacy for my community.”

Rogers, Allison
Hometown: Cary, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2024

The Pitt County Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary College of Allied Health Sciences Scholarship

“This scholarship is important to me as it will alleviate some of the expected financial burden off of myself as well as helps to motivate me to continue to excel in school throughout this next year.”

Romer, Sydney
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA

Academic Program:
Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2021

The Louise O. Burevitch Memorial Scholarship for the College of Allied Health Sciences
&
The Louise O. Burevitch Scholarship in Occupational Therapy

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me because it helps relieve some of my financial burden and allows me to focus more on my studies.”

Sampson, Dylan
Hometown: Colfax, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Department of Physical Therapy Scholarship

“I have always been a fan of how much pirates support each other. Throughout my undergrad and now through my DPT program I have had great help from pirate nation whether financially through scholarships or general support and encouragement in my academic endeavors.”

Sargent, Kaylie
Hometown: Greenville, NC

Academic Program:
Clinical Counseling
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me because the support will undeniably relieve some of the financial burdens I am currently facing, which will allow me to focus more of my time on my studies and help me excel in my discipline.”

Smiraglia, Karli
Hometown: Wilmington, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Berbecker Foundation Fellowship in Health Sciences

“I am so grateful for receiving this scholarship to help me make it through school with less debt. It has allowed me to be less stressed throughout my program and really give it my best.”

Sorto, Gabriela
Hometown: Miami, FL

Academic Program:
Clinical Laboratory Science
Expected Graduation: 2022

The W. James & Susan T. Smith Scholarship

“As someone who is both a first generation college student, and coming from an less privileged community, this scholarship offers a large relief of financial burden. My dream of becoming a clinical laboratory scientist is moving forward thanks to this generous scholarship.”

Sprinkle, Caroline
Hometown: Tarboro, NC

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2023

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

“These scholarships alleviate some of the financial burden of graduate school. I’m honored to have received both scholarships and it means a lot to be supported by East Carolina University in this way.”

Stoker, Julia
Hometown: Wilmington, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The College of Allied Health Sciences Patriot Scholarship

“I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to attend PT school and look forward to impacting the lives of my patients once I graduate. This scholarship will allow me to pursue and further my career while worrying a little bit less about paying off school loans.”

Suellentrop, Erin
Hometown: Concord, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Department of Physical Therapy Scholarship

“This scholarship reduces my financial burden and allows me to focus on delving into my studies to further my education. I am grateful for your support, and I look forward to serving the community as a future clinician.”

Tart, Lydia
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Blaise Michael Youngs Scholarship

“One of my concerns as I entered the PT program was how I would pay for it, and the amount of student debt I might have when I started my career. Since the demands of the program limit my ability to earn income while in school, the scholarship helps to lessen my concern about carrying student debt.”

Thomas, Kendall
Hometown: Elizabeth City, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy

“The support from this scholarship will be of great assistance to me in paying my educational expenses. It will help me get one step closer to making my dream of becoming a PT and positively impacting others each day a reality.”

Thomas, Maya
Hometown: Greenbelt, MD

Academic Program:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expected Graduation: 2022

The James & Carol White Speech Pathology Scholarship for Graduate Students
&
The Meta Downes Scholarship

“Although it is very difficult to sit next to people who may not have experienced struggles in the same capacity, I would not change my life for anyone else’s. This scholarship is allowing me to catch a break from the financial burdens I am continuously faced with.”

Turnure, David
Hometown: Greenville, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2023

The Department of Physical Therapy Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship is important to me because it places less financial strain on me and my wife. I cannot express how grateful I am to be receiving money that will help us gain a better financial footing in the future once I graduate.”

Tyson, Anna
Hometown: Greenville, NC

Academic Program:
Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“Giving back to the community of Greenville has always been important to me, especially since I was raised here. I am very thankful to the wonderful women that are choosing to support me, and will continue to engage with organizations that provide help and opportunities to the citizens of Greenville.”

Vickers, Kristin
Hometown: Wilkesboro, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2021

The Dr. Dale Newton Scholarship

“As a first generation college student, financial assistance is immensely appreciated when pursuing my career. As a future PA, this money directly goes toward ensuring the improvement of our community in the future.”

Wall, Brittany
Hometown: Asheboro, NC

Academic Program:
Physical Therapy
Expected Graduation: 2022

The George Hamilton Scholarship in Physical Therapy

“It’s such a nice reward for all my hard work thus far. Even though I don’t pursue this degree for acknowledgements, it’s nice to see that others appreciate my hard work and dedication.”

Weagel, Kathryn
Hometown: Holly Springs, NC

Academic Program:
Health Services Management
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Rear Admiral Christina M. Alvarado Scholarship in Health Services Management
&
AUPHA Foster G. McGaw Scholarship

“Receiving this scholarship allows me to focus on my senior year without a financial burden. I am looking forward to focusing on my studies and the potential for my professional career that will develop as I finish my degree.”

Williams, Meredith
Hometown: Smithfield, NC

Academic Program:
Physician Assistant Studies
Expected Graduation: 2021

The Dr. Dale Newton Scholarship

“I will now be able to spend less time worrying about my financial situation and more time focusing on my academics. In addition, this scholarship encourages me to continue my hard work in school so that I can make a difference in the Greenville community such as Dr. Dale Newton has done.”

Win, Rupatun
Hometown: New Bern, NC

Academic Program:
Nutrition and Dietetics
Expected Graduation: 2022

The Nutrition Plus Scholarship

“This scholarship gives me an amount of confidence that cannot be measured. With positive affirmations such as this, I know that as long as I work hard and do the right things, doors will open.”

Zeidan, Narmin
Hometown: Winterville, NC

Academic Program:
Nutrition Science
Expected Graduation: 2022

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

“I am a first-generation college student, and growing up I faced financial and academic challenges. However, those challenges made me determined to overcome those challenges and pursue my education.”