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Friends of UPMC Somerset Awards Ten Students the Mary Ream Nursing Scholarship

July 23, 2020

SOMERSET, Pa., July 23, 2020 – The Friends of UPMC Somerset recently awarded 10 students with the Mary Ream Nursing Scholarship, which is a $1,000 scholarship for students who are enrolled in a nursing program. These candidates were selected based on their submitted essays, GPA, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation.

Recipients include:

  • Maddie Hemminger, Seton Hill University
  • Brenda Walters, Clarion University at Somerset
  • Micayla Buratty, Clarion University at Somerset
  • Zoey Betker, Clarion University at Somerset
  • Anni Shaffer, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
  • Kasie Campbell, Waynesburg University
  • Carly Engleka, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
  • Sarah Miller, Carlow University
  • Ashley Chonko, Conemaugh School of Nursing
  • Tara Charlton, Clarion University at Somerset

The Friends of UPMC Somerset are a group of volunteers who are dedicated to raising money for projects that support UPMC Somerset. Since its inception in 1921, more than $3 million has been donated. The Friends of UPMC Somerset were proud to award these ten deserving students this nursing scholarship that will assist with their future educational endeavors.

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