Corewell Health’s Greenville Hospital Awards Scholarships

Seven local students receive help with college tuition.

August 15, 2023

GREENVILLE, Mich., August 15, 2023 – Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Greenville Hospital awarded seven $1,000 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors who are planning to enter a career in health care. The annual scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, community involvement and the student’s acceptance to an accredited college or university to pursue a health care degree.

“We are pleased to announce the hard-working recipients of the health care scholarships for 2023 and to highlight each of their educational journeys,” said Shelly Westbrook, director, Spectrum Health Foundation Greenville and Kelsey Hospitals. “These scholarships offer an opportunity to offset the cost of tuition and encourage aspiring students in our community. We are proud to support the goals of those who aim to contribute to the future of health care.”

The recipients for 2023, all graduates of local high schools, are:

• Kendal Gould, a Tri County High School graduate, who will pursue a degree from Grand Valley State University to become a physician’s assistant.

• Lindsey Olger, a Central Montcalm High School graduate, who will attend Grand Valley State University for a nursing degree.

• Siera Merlington, a Greenville High School graduate, who will pursue a medical office administration degree from Montcalm Community College.

• Aubree Lincoln, a Greenville High School graduate, who plans to attend Ferris State University to acquire a degree in nursing.

• Karlee Thompson, a Greenville High School graduate, who will attend Saginaw Valley State University to become a certified nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner.

• Grace Cooper, a Belding High School graduate, who will attend Emory University in Georgia to pursue a degree as a physician’s assistant.

• Kaitlynn Miller, a Montabella High School graduate, who plans to attend Montcalm Community College and then Davenport University to become a physician’s assistant.

“It is our honor to congratulate these talented students on their impressive achievements. We are excited to see these individuals build their futures in health care,” Westbrook said.

The annual scholarship program is made possible by the generosity of local donations to Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Foundation Greenville and Kelsey Hospitals. To learn more about the scholarships or the foundation, please contact 616-225-6429.

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