Cancer Care / Betsy Tontini Nursing SCHOLARSHIP

The Cancer Care / Betsy Tontini Nursing Scholarship was established in 2000 to honor the memory of a Wenatchee nurse who touched numerous lives with her warm and special caring. Betsy was instrumental in organizing Cancer Care of NCW as well as founding “Our House”, a home for out of the area patients to stay while receiving treatment.  On May 17, 1997 Betsy died following an extended battle with cancer. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Chelan or Douglas county high schools or a Wenatchee Valley College student, who plans to enroll in the nursing program at WVC.  The committee seeks to award students who demonstrate leadership ability through participation in community and extracurricular activities.

Application Opens: January 1st
Application Due Date: June 1st

Eligibility:
  1. Is a graduating senior of a Chelan or Douglas county high school or a Wenatchee Valley College student
  2. Plans to enroll or is enrolled in the nursing program at Wenatchee Valley College
  3. Has a cumulative GPA of 3.0
  4. Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in community service and extracurricular activities
  5. Demonstrates a significant chance of success
  6. Demonstrates financial need
  7. Renewal is possible for recipients after acceptance into the nursing program; must reapply and compete with new applicants
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Xitlali Cruz

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

I am currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at Stanford. Since the beginning of my freshman year I have been involved with clubs such as Stanford’s Space Initiative (SSI) and the Society of Latinx Engineers (SOLE). In SSI I built a rocket and launched it.

ThomasSmith

Aero Methow Rescue Service

GRANT RECIPIENT

Due to being rural, remote, and geographically isolated, we must be prepared to do more than respond to emergencies. We have become a healthcare partner who fills gaps in service. The grant allowed our board the time and ability to work with a Strategic Planner to modify our plan to address those gaps.

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Chelan Douglas Volunteer Attorney Services

GRANT RECIPIENT

The grant provided funds to hire a Housing Justice and Outreach Coordinator to visit rural and underserved areas. Rosie’s bilingual and bicultural skills and experience have increased equity of service. Rosie is building partnerships with local organizations through events such as the Columbia Valley Community Health’s Back to School Drive, as well as posting yard signs.

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Tenoch Mandujano

Scholarship Recipient

My father was a migrant agricultural worker who eventually started his own cherry and apple orchard. He told me if I wanted to live a better life, I had to get an education. I plan on starting a career with the Chelan PUD with a passion for renewable energy and in turn give back to my parents and community for supporting my dreams.

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