ISSUED: 27 August 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Hans Fogle
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — ϳԹUniversity is proud to announce that four of its nursing students were selected as inaugural recipients of the Valley Health “Nurses of Tomorrow” Scholarship. The awardees—Kaidan Brown, Technic Nelson, Dora McGurgan, and Abbie Schellhammer—were honored at a ceremony held at Winchester Medical Center on August 14, 2025.
Each student, currently a rising junior in ’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, will receive up to $25,000 over four semesters, plus an additional $5,000 upon beginning their nursing careers at Valley Health. The scholarship also includes mentorship, clinical training, and a guaranteed position as a registered nurse at Valley Health after graduation.
“We are honored that our nursing students were chosen as inaugural recipients of the ‘Nurses of Tomorrow’ Scholarship,” said ϳԹUniversity President Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix. “This distinction reflects ’s commitment to cultivating healthcare leaders who deliver expertise and empathy in equal measure.”
’s School of Nursing is dedicated to developing nursing leaders grounded in empathy, professionalism, and academic excellence.
For more information on the Shepherd University School of Nursing, please visit: .
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