Saint Francis Awards 2024 Healthcare Scholarships to 22 Students

Saint Francis Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary honored 22 scholarship recipients at recognition luncheon on Friday, July 26.

Twenty-two scholarships were awarded with each student receiving $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. Those recipients and their scholarships include:

  • Klara Beel of Marble Hill – Lucy Ellen Towse Memorial Scholarship
  • Lara “Bailey” Beussink of Cape Girardeau – Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Scholarship
  • Wendi Beussink of Cape Girardeau – Carrie Suedekum Memorial Scholarship
  • Abby Brey of Jackson – Earl Jr. and Lori Wills Memorial Scholarship
  • Claire Bruenderman of Cape Girardeau – Saint Francis Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship
  • Caitlin Dilley of Cape Girardeau – Saint Francis Auxiliary Physician Honor Scholarship
  • Mary Dirnberger of Cape Girardeau – Bernadean Campbell Memorial Scholarship
  • Alexis Dockstader of Cape Girardeau – Christen Joyel Aufdenberg Memorial Scholarship
  • Taylor Fehr of Jackson – Susan Kluesner Hinkebein Memorial Scholarship
  • Evan Howell of Cape Girardeau – Ken Hayden Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  • Mollie Jennings of Jackson – Sisters of Saint Francis Nursing Scholarship
  • Madison Kribs of Chester, IL – Mamie Hall Memorial Scholarship
  • Emily Landewee of Chaffee – Clara D. Newnam Memorial Scholarship
  • Addison Middleton of Cape Girardeau – Mark F. Scully Nursing Scholarship
  • Julia Mirgaux of Scott City – Huttegger-Scherer Memorial Scholarship
  • Lilly Nevill of Cape Girardeau – Lee George and Katherine Jane Cochran Memorial Scholarship
  • Kayla Overbeck of Cape Girardeau – Bess Estes Healthcare Scholarship
  • Madison Ray of Cape Girardeau – Joseph and Harriette Hunter McCrate Scholarship
  • Payton Reinbott of Poplar Bluff – Evalyn and S. David Nunley Scholarship
  • Ashley Robinson of Cape Girardeau – Edythe M. Davis Scholarship
  • Emma Shields of Jackson – Saint Francis Auxiliary 125th Anniversary Scholarship
  • Macy Wendel of Jackson – Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Scholarship

Scholarship recipients must have completed at least one year in an accredited healthcare program and be currently enrolled, maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA and complete the application and essay requirements by the scheduled deadline. They must also reside within the Saint Francis service area as defined in the application.

The Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program was established in 1980. Saint Francis Foundation, Saint Francis Auxiliary and generous donors fund the program. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $885,000 in education scholarships to college students to encourage participation in professional healthcare careers.

For more information about the Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program, call 573-331-3192 or visit foundation.sfmc.net.