Marian University Plymouth awarded two full-tuition Saint Mary’s Academic Scholarships to outstanding high school seniors on Thursday, January 22.
Makayla Young of Norwell High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Brooke Rausch of Winamac High School in Winamac, Indiana, were each selected to receive this scholarship. Both students plan to begin their studies this fall in Marian University’s Leighton School of Nursing.
Surrounded by family and friends, Young and Rausch learned of their awards in person, sharing the milestone with those closest to them. Young said the scholarship will play a critical role in helping her achieve her long-term goals in healthcare. “This scholarship is huge for me because it helps me reach my goal of becoming a nurse and eventually returning to school to become a CRNA,” she said.
Rausch shared the opportunity as life-changing. “This scholarship is truly a blessing. Marian was a perfect fit for me, and I couldn’t be more excited to start my college journey there this fall,” she said. “Between the staff, the campus, and the nursing program, it really felt like home. Marian truly is a family, and I feel incredibly blessed to be welcomed with open arms.”
Recipients of the Saint Mary’s Academic Scholarship are selected based on academic excellence, meeting GPA requirements, and successfully completing a rigorous interview process.
The Saint Mary’s Academic Scholarship is inspired by Marian University’s namesake and is awarded to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to education, community, and faith. In addition to full tuition support, the Saint Mary’s Scholar Opportunity provides access to co-curricular programming designed to help students grow personally and professionally and prepare for postgraduate success.
Marian University congratulates both students on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to welcoming them to campus this fall.