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Skaggs Foundation Scholarship Announcements

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM

A group of recipients for Skaggs Foundation Spring Scholarships. (Photo courtesy Skaggs Foundation)

Over 30 individuals in the Lakes Region are awarded scholarships to benefit their careers in the medical fill.

The full release from the Skaggs Foundation is below:

Skaggs Foundation is proud to announce that $24,500 in scholarship funds have been awarded to 31 individuals pursuing or furthering their careers in the medical field for the 2025 spring semester. 

“The Skaggs Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the health and wellness of our community, and these scholarships are a testament to that commitment,” Meghan Connell, President of Skaggs Foundation said. 

2025 Spring scholarship recipients include: Kennedee Anderson, Cassandra Carter, Heath Cole, Destiney Cornelius, McKenna Cowart, Cindy Dandurand, Katelyn Day, Britney Doucey, Lucy Feagans, Clarissa Fogelquist, Madison Froeschle, Kenzie Gordon, April Guevara, Alexis Hargis,
Wendy Huston, Kollin Kolb, Timmy Kovalenko, Bailey Miller, Taegan Myatt, John Nichols, Kayci Norris-Hill, Madison Phifer, Nehemie Saintelus, Chelsea Schaeffer, Jammi Scoggins, Adrianna Smith, Landry Stuart, Quinn Swofford, Jessica Torres, Baylee Williams and Jenna Yaggy. 

Over the past 20 years, Skaggs Foundation has invested more than $560,000 in scholarship funds, directly benefiting individuals pursuing degrees in the medical-related fields. These scholarships are designed to support the education of future healthcare professionals, ensuring a strong and capable workforce for the Branson area and beyond. 

To be eligible, applicants must reside in Taney or Stone counties, MO., or Boone County, Ark., be an employee of Cox Medical Center Branson or the family member of a Cox Medical Center Branson employee. Applications for the summer and fall 2025 semesters will be accepted Jan. 20-Mar. 21, 2025. To learn more about Skaggs Foundation’s scholarship program or to apply, visit SkaggsFoundation.org 

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