Mat-Su Health Foundation Scholarship Program
In 2010, the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) awarded 56 scholarships totaling $100,000 to
residents of the Mat-Su Borough pursuing a health related career. Funds were awarded based upon the merit of
the applicants meeting the MSHF eligibility criteria, which included clarity of health care career goals and the
value of those goals to the health care community; demonstrated interest in the healthcare field through job
experience, volunteer efforts, internships or related course offerings; and past academic performance.
Two scholarships were given in honor of two revered and respected former employees of Valley Hospital: Vivian
Shaver and Annie Demming. For graduating high school seniors, MSHF Scholarship Committee members
officially presented the scholarship certificates at the respective high school senior award ceremony.
The MSHF Board and Scholarship Committee awarded one $5,500 scholarship in honor of Annie Demming to
Ryan Van Ausdal. The $5000 scholarship in honor of Vivian Shaver was given to Marisa Scott. Scholarships in
the amount of $5,200 were given to Laura Ellis, Alyssa Koehrer, Kirsten Laulainen, Katie McKee and Desire
Shepler. $5000 scholarships were awarded to the following individuals: Michael Craig , Melia Renfer, and
Tina Wheeler Ten individuals received $2500 scholarships: Brandi Ann Day, Noranna Dixon, Shannon
Heimerl, Ashley Kangas, Sharon Koss, Jacqueline Layton, Kymberly Miller, Aubrey Spangler, Robert Van
Vliet, III, and Patricia Westbrook.
Eleven students received $1,000 scholarships: Mat-Su Health Foundation Scholarships were awarded to:
Kailyn Beech, Katherine Burr, Bryan Dahms, Faith Golden, Rachel Kennedy, Mariah Kincaid, Madeline
Merriam, Cody Sherman, James Sliwa, Dylan Spargo and Sydney Stewart.
Twenty-five $500 Mat-Su Health Foundation Scholarships were awarded to: Hannah Babayed, Jennifer
Cottingham, Justin Cottman, Nathan Cox, Rae Cunningham, Kiersten Dahms, Anna Enzweiler, Jennifer
Faulkner, Jessica Gross, McKenna Hanson, Brittany Heck, Kailey Johnson, Jennifer Kierstad, Dakota
Kleewein, Meghan Marre, David Martin, Joy Mielke, Michelle Oathout, Sydnee Riggs, Jennifer Ringus,
Kathryn Rose, Kaitlyn Stein, Sarah Thompson, McKenzie Trimmer and Kayla Wagner.
MSHF believes that an investment in the education of Mat-Su residents will help to build the healthcare
workforce of the future and an engaged citizenship with a higher capacity to address the health-related
challenges impacting Mat-Su and Alaska. MSHF scholarships are intended to help defray the cost of higher
education and encourage Mat-Su residents to complete a degree or certificate program that emphasizes health
and/or wellness.
The Mat-Su Health Foundation is the official business name of Valley Hospital Association, Inc., which shares
ownership in Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. In this capacity, the MSHF board members and representatives
actively participate in the governance of Mat-Su's community hospital and protect the community's interest in
this important healthcare asset through board oversight. The MSHF invests its share of Mat-Su Regional's
profits into charitable works that improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in Mat-Su.
2009 Mat-Su Health Foundation Board Awards over $87,000 in Scholarships Wasilla, Alaska -
In 2009, the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) awarded 34 scholarships totaling $87,500.00 to residents of the Mat-Su Borough pursuing a health related career. Funds were awarded based upon the merit of the applicants meeting the MSHF eligibility criteria, which included clarity of health care career goals and the value of those goals to the health care community; demonstrated interest in the healthcare field through job experience, volunteer efforts, internships or related course offerings; and past academic performance. Two scholarships were given in honor of two revered and respected former employees of Valley Hospital: Vivian Shaver and Annie Demming. For graduating high school seniors, MSHF Scholarship Committee members will officially present the scholarship funds and certificates at the respective high school senior award ceremony.
The MSHF Board and Scholarship Committee awarded $5000 scholarships to the following individuals:
- Martha Ellington
- Kevin FitzGerald
- Jessica Gross
- Mariah Kincaid
- Aubrey Knapp
- Breanna Mahoney
- Melissa McNulty
- Michelle Oathout
- Ryan VanAusdal, and
- Hal Willardson.
Nine individuals received $2500 scholarships:
- Frank Adams
- Brandi Ann Day
- Kameron Finch
- Alyssa Koehrer
- Joy Mielke
- Caitlin Pendergrast
- Melia Renfer
- Tyhesia White, and
- Heather Wright.
Fifteen students received $1000 scholarships:
- Jennifer Cottingham
- Amanda Dau
- Lanesia Garcia
- Michelle LaChance-Dykman
- Michael Lewis
- Meghan Rae Marre
- Holly Maue
- Lindsey Miller
- Everest Moore
- Donna Ostrowski-Cooley
- Jordan Pokryfki
- Kristi Schneider
- Cody Sherman
- Tiffany Steele, and
- Linsey Trimmer
MSHF believes that an investment in the education of Mat-Su residents will help to build the healthcare workforce of the future and an engaged citizenship with a higher capacity to address the health-related challenges impacting Mat-Su and Alaska. MSHF scholarships are intended to help defray the cost of higher education and encourage Mat-Su residents to complete a degree or certificate program that emphasizes health and/or wellness.
The Mat-Su Health Foundation is the official business name of Valley Hospital Association, Inc., which shares ownership in Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. In this capacity, the MSHF board members and representatives actively participate in the governance of Mat-Su's community hospital and protect the community's interest in this important healthcare asset through board oversight. The MSHF invests its share of Mat-Su Regional's profits into charitable works that improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in Mat-Su.
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2011 Scholarship applications will be available mid January 2011. The deadline for submitting scholarships will be April 1, 2011.
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