Career Aspirations: "Becoming a teacher that makes a difference"

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "Receiving Scholarship opportunities means so much to me because it allows me to reach my educational goals."

Career Aspirations: "I would like to ensure all students and their families are able to access food resources that are culturally appropriate and sustainable."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "As a mother who wants to ensure that her children have the educational opportunities they deserve, I felt drawn to the same sense of purpose James and Debra had in their lives. I am going to school to make a difference both in the lives of my children, and those less fortunate than myself."

Career Aspirations: "A position which allows me to use each of my majors. I would like to first work in the private sector, and later work in national security positions."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "During my final year of college, my tuition has increased significantly due to high differential tudion costs for my upper level classes. Despite working through high school and college, and taking out loans, my tuition exceeded what I could afford. When I learned about the Healy Foundation scholarship, I was overjoyed. The Foundation’s scholarship program understands both my difficulties and my financial need."

Career Aspirations: "Currently, I am a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Memphis and a Nursing Assistant at Methodist Hospital. I aspire to become an oncologist, cancer researcher, and stem cell researcher."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “After the passing of my parents, I was faced with significant financial hardship. I work full-time to afford the costs of utilities, insurance payments, and other monthly expenses. As an aspiring medical student, this is far from ideal. Because my free time is limited, I am frequently rushing to study and complete assignments, hindering my academic performance. I applied to the Healy Foundation scholarship in hopes of receiving financial assistance and living more comfortably.

When I was seven years old, my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My earliest memories include countless visits to hospitals, where my mother underwent multiple procedures to treat her illness. Despite the treatments, my mother lost her battle with cancer in 2012, leaving my father to care for me. During my junior year of high school, my father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and dementia. When I was not at school, much of my time was spent caring for my father. As his cognitive ability declined, I became responsible for his medical and financial affairs until he passed away in 2021. Since my father’s passing, I have been living by myself. Although it has been very difficult, this experience has pushed me to new extremes and has taught me many valuable lessons.

Career Aspirations: Curator and Art Writer

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “I was inspired to apply to the Healy Foundation scholarship because during my research I recognized that the foundation sought to help students. I needed the help, and being granted the support I need is an honor."

Career Aspirations: At school, Melanie is a research assistant in USC’s Musculoskeletal Sonography and Occupational Performance Lab and she is involved in the Trojan Marketing Group. Melanie wishes to become an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “The covid 19 pandemic brought about unexpected hardships for my single-income household: my dad - the sole breadwinner of our household - has taken on the financial responsibility for not only his wife and three children, but his unemployed sister. As a child of older parents, I recognize that my parents are approaching the ages where there may need to be significant savings in case of medical emergencies. Being a twin and a first-generation college student, my only wish is to be able to graduate from college without financially burdening my family. Fortunately, the Healy Foundation has provided me with the necessary personal and financial support to continue my education, allowing me to focus more on the most important aspect of school: learning."

Career Aspirations: After graduation, Thomas hopes to advise and lead a governmental or intergovernmental agency on the ecological and environmental challenges being faced in the present and future.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “As the sole provider for my educational pursuits, I find that I am often challenged with finding funds for my tuition and housing while at university. I was fortunate enough to learn about The Healy Foundation and after reading about their generous mission to assist students in overcoming financial hardships, I was honored to become a recipient of their generosity."

Career Aspirations: Sebastian aspires to become a Physician Scientist and use his training to help patients and conduct cancer research.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “COVID-19 and medical bills have affected my family greatly to the point where my tuition was too expensive to pay. Receiving this scholarship would help alleviate the financial stress for my family and give me more time to focus on my classes and extracurriculars."

Career Aspirations: “Investor in Late-Stage Venture Capital or Technology-focused Private Equity.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "As a student paying for my own tuition, housing, and other associated living costs since the beginning of freshman year, I have always looked towards scholarships and part-time jobs to afford college expenditures. Given the Healy Foundation’s aim to ease the burden of students in financially strenuous situations, I felt my personal circumstances aligned well with the foundation’s goals. With the scholarship, I have been able to focus more on my academics and pre-professional activities.”

Career Aspirations: “To work as an electrical engineer and improve on sustainability in the field.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?:"I have been responsible for funding most of my college payments. I applied to the Healy Foundation because of their generous mission to assist students with personal hardships.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "Five years ago my father was injured on the job and promptly laid off. My family's household income is now dependent on one person, my mom. My grandmother has survived Breast Cancer twice and besides my mother she is the strongest person I know. Last year, my mother was diagnosed and I have had to step up my responsibilities to help the family.

After promising my mother that I would not leave school and come home, I committed myself to working rigorously at a very competitive academic program. I am encouraged by her strong will to live and desire to see my sister and I walk on graduation day.”

Next Steps: “I am now a senior at George Washington University and I was recently admitted into the Georgetown Masters to PHD Program starting in 2020 - 2026.”

Career Aspirations: "When I graduate, I hope to begin my career in a Big 4 firm and earn my CPA. Long term, I aspire to become a partner at a firm or exit and become the CFO of a large company. I would like to continue giving back to my community as my career progresses and I think that being a senior executive position will allow me to utilize resources, connections and finances to help people trying to better themselves."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "I applied to the Healy Foundation so that I can continue going to school without amassing a huge pile of student debt. College is expensive enough as it is, and unexpected hardships can easily become significant obstacles in the way of getting a degree. The Healy Foundation is a wonderful group that allows students like myself the opportunity to continue pursuing a college degree even when life throws a curve ball at you.”

Career Aspirations: "I want to devote my life in aiding others to reclaim their voices through the policy parameters of education and reproductive health. My time at UC Berkeley has given me the space to grow and coalesce both my policy passions, through my bilateral pedagogical studies of Social Welfare and Education. My Education minor in particular has taught me that education can be utilized as an apparatus of self-emancipation and collective unity. Ultimately, I want to aid my greater community by demystifying the concept of thriving by creating embracing and equitable pathway programs for disenfranchised youth— most notable the immigrant community. I plan on actuating this dream by getting an M.A in public policy and a JD in critical race studies, in order to become a human rights attorney with centralism in reproductive rights. After receiving my J.D I want to create a non-profit where immigrant populations can both receive legal aid and gain professional mentorship.”

Career Aspirations: “I would love to work in the medical field with my degree, I hope to go on to graduate school for biomedical engineering. I am interested in the instruments used during surgeries and I would like to focus on developing better instruments.”

Career Aspirations: Machine Learning Researcher

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "I was inspired by the Healy Foundation's mission, story and community."

Career Aspirations: School Social Worker

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "Growing up in the foster care system, furthering my education was always the key answer to all my problems. I have made so many sacrifices, spent long hours both in the library and at different jobs so that it can be possible to be the sole provider for my higher education. My high school counselor sent me the application for the James P. and Debra Fitzgerald Healy Foundation. When I read the mission, I fell in love with how they recognized how much funding your education through adversities is a struggle- I knew I had to be a part of it."

Career Aspirations: " I would like to be the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "The Healy Foundation is about giving assistance to people in financial need that have experienced hardship. I have lived with a serious mental health condition for the past 20 years after living through childhood trauma due to abuse, so I would say that I have many hardship in my life."

Career Aspirations: "I hope to do ministry and to help countless people encounter Jesus Christ. Whether that is in the local church or creating a nonprofit ministry."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “In January, my mom died of cancer after a 6-month battle with Stage IV cancer. It has been the most challenging few months of my entire life. Also, I have always struggled with paying for school because my parents never made much money, so a lot of the burden has been put on me. My girlfriend at the time (fiancé now) told me about the opportunity after my mom passed away. She thought it would be a perfect scholarship to apply to. When I applied, I honestly did not think I would get it, but I genuinely believe it is a gift from God. He is to get all of the glory. I am so appreciative of the Healy Foundation that now I can have some financial peace through these challenging times.

Friends and family have been so critical in helping the grief but knowing that because my mom was a Christ follower, she is now celebrating with Jesus in Heaven. That brings me a lot of hope and peace. Financially, this scholarship has helped me pay for school, and it honestly couldn't have come at a better time. I cannot thank you guys enough for your contribution to my schooling."

Career Aspirations: Environmental Lawyer.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “I came across the Healy Foundation on a scholarship website, and after reading the Healy Foundation’s mission to help underprivileged students, I truly felt supported through the efforts of this scholarship. Growing up in a family that lives paycheck to paycheck, I worry about how I will finish my degree, along with other academic and personal goals, without much financial support. I am honored to be a recipient of this award, given that it helps alleviate some of the financial burden for my housing and living expenses away from my family, while also encouraging me to pursue my ambitions, and for that I am incredibly grateful."

Career Aspirations: CleanTech Venture Capital

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “Throughout the years, I have gone through many financial hardships. Because of this, I would apply to scholarships but most of them would only focus on academic and career goals. As I came across the Healy Foundation scholarship, I was overjoyed to discover a platform that was willing to understand my unique challenges that I have had to face throughout my life.

When I was younger, my father and mother’s business went bankrupt. Due to this circumstance, my siblings and I had to pick up three jobs to help put food on the table. Unfortunately, our financial situation never improved and I was told from a very young age that my college tuition would be in my own hands. Since then, I have remained top of my class, I am a full time employee and student, and I have started my own campus club focused on CleanTech startups. Throughout all of these obstacles, I have quickly adapted to the changes in my environment and have solidified the belief that every challenge provides a stepping stone toward a better version of myself."

Career Aspirations: PaNhia hopes to become a Congresswoman.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “Growing up in a low-income family, my parents often told me that education would be the key to my success. Because of this, I always put my education first and strive to do everything by myself. One day, I came across the Healy Foundation website and their mission statement resonated with me a lot. This inspired me to apply and here I am."

Career Aspirations: Isabel wants to work in the Human Rights field, with a focus on refugees and immigrants, with a passion to help countless people throughout her life.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “My parents have supported me so much, but I always try to do my part. Being a first-gen, immigrant college student can be very difficult, so finding as many resources possible is very important. When I found the Healy Foundation, I knew I wanted to be part of their program as they seemed like an organization that truly supports students in pursuing their goals."

Career Aspirations: Tarah hopes to become a news editor after graduation.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “I was inspired to apply for a Healy Foundation scholarship because of how it supports students like me during their pursuit of higher education. I also knew that this foundation would cater to my financial burden of pursuing this goal in the midst of a pandemic.”

Career Aspirations: “I want to become a civil rights attorney with my focus on education reform.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "I came across the Healy Foundation website earlier this year and was inspired to apply after reviewing their mission and purpose. My mother was unemployed for up to a year due to budget cuts a while back, and it placed a strain on our family. I knew that if I were chosen, given my home situation, this would be my golden opportunity to focus more on my studies this upcoming semester instead of an outstanding balance."

Career Aspirations: “Inspired by my father’s entrepreneurial spirit and determined to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues, I hope to enter the fields of management consulting and social sector consulting upon graduation.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "During my junior year in college and amid the global pandemic, my father who will always be my superhero and biggest inspiration passed away due to COVID-19. At this lowest point in my life, I found solace in remembering my father’s core values that he instilled in my brother and me throughout our upbringing. He had always told us that we should view adversities in life as opportunities, lessons to become better and stronger people. And, so when I was grieving alongside my family and attempting to make sense of the cascade of uncertainty shoved into my hands, his voice of reason and inspiration provided me with clarity and strength. It was that voice that helped me discover the powerful mission of the Healy Foundation and this opportunity. Ultimately, it was that voice that invigorated me to share his and my story and to continue his legacy: to never stop fighting amid the hardships in life.”

Career Aspirations: “I want to become a leader in the Finance space and use my knowledge to be involved in Financial Literacy within my community. In addition, I want to be involved in mentorship and recruiting for careers in Finance. Lastly, I am hoping to attend one of the Top Ten Business Schools.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "I came across the Healy Foundation from an email list from my school, and after reading about the scholarship on the website I felt like this would be a great opportunity for me. Coming from a family of 6 and unemployed parents, I’ve had to struggle all throughout college in order to achieve an education like anyone else. In addition of financial stress, I had to continue to excel in academics, extracurriculars, recruiting, networking, and taking care of my family. This scholarship has alleviated some of the financial burden that comes with being a first-generation low-income student allowing me to focus on finishing my classes and hopefully start studying for the GMAT."

Career Aspirations: Judith aspires to start a nonprofit organization in her parents’ hometown of Pestel, Haiti.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “Finding organizations that are willing to invest into future leaders inspires me in great ways. Growing up, I had to learn the hard way that even though knowledge is priceless, there is a high price to achieve it. Being academically successful demands time, patience, tenacity and money. Coming from two parents that moved to America with no friends, resources or even knowledge of the common language, I have been taught to be grateful for every opportunity that has come my way. My parents came because they saw a great future for their children on this land. By awarding me this gift, you solidify their vision and help them see it by helping me.”

Career Aspirations: Adrienne is an aspiring physician hoping to work in public health or environmental conservation.

Career Aspirations: "Become a pediatric surgeon and work to increase access to health care."

Career Aspirations: “I would like to attend graduate school to study Neuropsychology and either work in the medical field, conduct research, or become a professor.”

Career Aspirations: “Pursuing my dream to become a lawyer, I will be attending Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law as a Beasley Scholar for the Fall 2014 entering class. I hope to one day use my degree to advocate for disadvantaged and disabled individuals."

Career Aspirations: “After graduation, I am going to be working for PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City. I am very excited about this opportunity to learn and develop my professional knowledge and skills. After my business career, I would love to become a teacher and help to make a difference in students’ lives by sharing my life experiences with them.”

Interests: Investing, playing sports, helping and teaching others

Career Aspirations: "Open my own event planning company with a focus on helping those in need."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "My family has been facing crushing debt since April 11, 2017. That was the day my older brother was hit by a car while riding his bicycle home from baseball practice. A college-recruited athlete, he was a month away from graduating from high school and now had a 50% chance of surviving the initial traumatic brain injury surgery. He ultimately had four operations. He was in intensive care and then an acute rehabilitation center for more than a month. He went through years of extensive physical, speech and occupational rehab, much of which was not covered by insurance. However, our entire family believes it was essential to the amazing progress my brother has made. The upside is that his recovery has been so miraculous due to this additional treatment that his neurosurgeons from Johns Hopkins have invited him to speak at Harvard Medical School and other neurology conferences. The downside is that the additional treatment cost the majority of the equity in our home and what my parents saved for our college educations and their retirement. Sadly, since he could no longer play baseball, my brother lost his scholarship. He also had to change his major from architecture because the math was too difficult. He left his original college and joined me at Drexel where we lived together and I helped him as needed until his graduation in June of 2023. I spent much of my high school and college years writing scholarship essays in order to fund my education. Although I have been working in hospitality jobs since I was 14, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, it will be scholarships such as this one that will allow me to complete my education without a huge burden of debt at the end."

Career Aspirations: "Doctor of Nurse Practioning focusing on Community growth. I want to open a crisis center to assist the community with gaining the skills they need to become successful, housing, mental health, and medical needs."

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "The Healy Foundation scholarship stood out to me because of its commitment to supporting individuals who demonstrate a passion for education and a drive to make a positive impact in their communities. As I researched various scholarship opportunities, I was inspired by the Healy Foundation's mission to foster not only academic excellence but also a strong sense of social responsibility.

Having grown up in a community that faces several challenges, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education and the difference it can make in people's lives. The Healy Foundation's emphasis on empowering students to become leaders and change-makers aligns perfectly with my own aspirations. This scholarship would provide me with the resources and support to further my education and contribute meaningfully to addressing the issues that matter most to me.

Additionally, the stories of past Healy Foundation scholars who have gone on to achieve remarkable success in various fields have truly motivated me to pursue this opportunity. Their journeys showcase how the foundation's investment in individuals can lead to significant contributions to society.

The Healy Foundation scholarship inspires me because of its dedication to nurturing not only academic growth but also a strong sense of purpose and service. I am excited about the prospect of joining a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to creating positive change, and I am eager to seize this chance to further my education and expand my horizons."

Career Aspirations: "Working in Children’s Media Production"

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "I applied to the Healy Foundation Scholarship because I knew it would be a place where I could openly discuss my personal experiences without fear of judgment. I was confident that this scholarship could offer me the opportunity to receive assistance during a challenging period financially. The narrative behind the establishment of this foundation is profoundly inspiring and heartfelt. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work that you do and many opportunities you’ve gifted."

Career Aspirations: Working in the ICU as an RN or pursuing a doctorate as a CRNA.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “I stumbled upon the Healy Foundation scholarship and was intrigued by their mission and guiding values.

Since the age of 18, I have supported myself and provided for my son who is now 9 years old. While attending school full-time, I still needed to provide for my son and myself by working two jobs consistently for the past two years to further my education. I want to be a role model for not only my son, but my four younger siblings in foster care, showing them the importance of working hard for your dreams."

Career Aspirations: Physician Scientist in Maternal Medicine

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “The story of the Healy Foundation inspired me to apply. The Healy foundation’s scholarship, as I understand it from the website, was developed through and through with love and care. I knew that I could share about my story and financial hardships, and perhaps garner the fortune to receive a scholarship."

Career Aspirations: Upon graduation I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and become an Aerospace Engineer.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "While I have been in a time of need, I came across the Healy Foundation Scholarship and I was moved by their mission and goal, and I believed that their ideals aligned with my own situation.

My family has taken on many challenges at once in a short period of time. I had a bad accident and lost my car; my brother who was the main source of income for our household fell into a deep depression and lost his job; we were forced to unexpectedly move out of our home with nowhere to go. I have had to push through a very busy semester, full-time internship, and research project, all while recovering from the accident and the financial strain my family and I have been put in. I continue to persist towards my aspirations in the hopes to put me and my family in a more stable situation."

Career Aspirations: Azza is determined to create a non-profit organization for children and families in Africa, as well as families who have immigrated to Arizona from Africa

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “This year, I had to adapt to a new environment and a new life without my father, which challenged me both as a student and as an individual, forcing me to transition quickly. After my father’s passing at the start of the pandemic, having to fulfill my responsibilities while grieving posed a significant internal struggle for me. My mother had a part-time job as a security guard, and I worked day and night, which still was not enough to cover essential expenses. The Healy foundation scholarship was the answer to my prayers. With so much uncertainty about continuing my education because of my finances, the Healy foundation gave me a sense of relief that I can continue pursuing my degree in Global Studies in hopes to create a non-profit organization in Africa. Thanks to the Healy foundation, they have secured my ability to serve everyone around me.”

Career Aspirations: Sentibel hopes to work in the field of gastroenterology; she intends to help treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease or conduct research on the medicine and technology that will lead to long-term treatments for those with IBD.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “Throughout the 4 years that I have had Crohn’s Disease, I have tried numerous successful and unsuccessful ways to treat the disease; everything from medications to supplements to diet and back to medications. While only some of these efforts have been victorious, all of them left me with a long list of receipts, many of which are not covered by insurance. The Healy Foundation and its profound contribution to supporting those who have become resilient in the face of financial hardships have significantly helped me overcome these difficulties. Their support allowed me to continue taking a, costly, life-changing medication, while also being able to afford my education as an out-of-state student.”

Career Aspirations: Kelsey aspires to become an Attorney after she departs Howard.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “I was really touched by the story of the Healy family and their creation of the Healy Foundation. My parents, too, instilled the importance of higher education in me. I have supported myself financially throughout my undergraduate career through work and scholarships. By the generosity of the Healy Foundation, I am able to focus more time on my academics instead of finances."

Career Aspirations: “The regulatory, financial, and industrial aspects of introducing innovative biotechnologies to market.””

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "During treatment for iris melanoma, I became inspired by biology and it’s life saving applications. Upon remission, I sought a career helping other cancer patients win their own respective battles with cancer. The Healy Foundation has made possible the first steps toward such a career, and they have provided me with support and confidence as I reemerge into the world as a cancer survivor. The Healy Foundation’s contributions have gone a long way to empower and inspire me as I begin my studies at UNC, and onward.”

Career Aspirations: “I aspire to become an Occupational Therapist and help children with disabilities. I want to honor my late brother who had cerebral palsy and hope to one day be able to provide the necessary aid and ensure the best therapy possible to my future patients along with the motivation to continue striving despite their physical incapacities.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "I came into college as a first-gen and low-income student with no experience on how to manage the “adult world” let alone financial responsibilities. My father was the sole bread-winner but unfortunately became permanently disabled in 2011, so coming into college, I had no other choice than to take on my financial responsibilities because we were not in the position to bring another financial burden on my father. Fast forward December 2019, my father had two clogged arteries which resulted in a heart attack and permanent stents to support his cardiac health. After my father’s heart attack, we had to put even more money aside to provide for his cardiac rehabilitation therapy along with the countless medications he has to take every day. I made a promise to my parents that I would do anything I could to help their financial struggles and because of the Healy Foundation, myself and my family can continue caring for my father and his health necessities. I am fortunate enough to receive support from the Healy Foundation to continue my education, despite the hardships I have experienced in the past few years. This scholarship has not only provided support to my financial burdens, but has also motivated me to continue my education post-undergrad and strive for a higher education.”

Career Aspirations: “I aspire to become a Physician and one day have my own practice.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "Two years ago, my mother quit her job to become a full time, stay at home mom. My parents are separated so she is a single mother. She made the decision to do this so she could take care of my two younger autistic brothers and one younger sister. I have been dealing with the school expenses all on my own through my job, financial aid, and scholarships for the past two years due to my family situation. I am the first one in my family to attend college. I am fully committed to putting no less than 100% in my schoolwork so I can not only make my family proud but myself as well. I want to make a difference in this world, and I’m more than determined to make that come true. I want to prove that no matter what your background is, you can do anything as long as you put your mind to it.”

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: “I was inspired to apply to the Healy Foundation as their mission to help others so closely relates to my personal goal of giving back to the community.

One of my greatest achievements to date is co-founding ‘Misty's Mission', a non-profit organization that donates canned food for pets to local food pantries in the neighborhood to care for animals in need, with my sister. We have since expanded on this idea by both starting food recovery programs on campus that deliver to students in need of assistance.

The Healy Foundation has provided me the financial resources to finish my collegiate career at a point when I didn't know whether I would have the means to stay in school. In addition to the financial support it's truly meaningful to be involved in an organization that demonstrates the same ideals I look to embody and I look forward to staying involved with the Foundation during life after graduation.”

Career Aspirations: “I aspire to become a marine biologist specializing in sharks and stingrays and have taken steps towards this goal with various internships during my time at school.”

Next Steps: “This year I was inducted into the Perry Honors College and have qualified for the opportunity to study at UCLA in the fall of 2021.”

Career Aspirations: “Work as an engineer in the aerospace industry. Hope to pursue a Master's in Aerospace engineering. And hoping to earn a pilot's license.

What Inspired You to Apply to The Healy Foundation?: "For the past 3 years, I have been paying for college entirely on my own through scholarships and through being a resident assistant. I'm the first one in my family to attend college. During my Junior year, my father was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and lost his job after having a heart attack. This has been such a hardship for my family to endure both emotionally and financially. Thank you to the Healy Foundation for helping me finish my education, it means more than I can put into words."

Career Aspirations: "To become a Nurse Practitioner and improve healthcare in terms of physician to patient interactions and patient experiences and outcomes."

How has the Healy Foundation helped you?: "The scholarship definitely helped a lot once my loans were due as it helped with the financial burden of making payments while working and taking pre-requisite courses for nursing school.”

Career Aspirations: “Family is especially important to me, so I look forward to balancing my desired career in parks administration with my vocation to raise a family. I hope to follow in my Father's footsteps by getting a Master's in Public Administration.”

Career Aspirations: “After graduation, I will be attending Physical Therapy School. Also, I hope to continue my study of the Italian language.”

Career Aspirations: “Blending my chemical engineering major with my bioengineering and biology minors, I hope to join a research team at a large pharmaceutical company in the Philadelphia area. After working in research and development, I plan to get my Masters degree and possibly a PhD one day.”