Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS) and the CRHS Foundation are proud to announce the awarding of nine $1,000 scholarships to outstanding Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) students from area high schools.
Each student honored has successfully completed a second-level Health Occupation class and demonstrated a strong commitment to pursuing a career in healthcare. This year’s scholarship recipients are:
- Whiteville High School: Allison Arp, Marley Faulk, Carrie Nicholson
- South Columbus High School: Kaya Hamilton, Kayla Hayes, Kyashia Long
- West Columbus High School: Ariana Britt, Abbigail Clemmons, Callie Williams
“This is an exciting time at Columbus Regional as we have the privilege of recognizing and investing in the future of healthcare,” said Jason Beck, CEO of CRHS. “People are at the heart of everything we do, and we view this as a strong first step in our commitment to retain and support the very best talent within our communities. These students represent that future, and we would be proud to see them grow their careers within our organization and serve our community.”
Since 1997, CRHS has supported aspiring healthcare professionals through its scholarship program, which is funded by the CRHS Foundation, the CRHS Volunteers, and the CRHS Nursing Department. The initiative reflects CRHS’s continued investment in the future of healthcare and the development of local talent.
CRHS HOSA Scholarship Picture:
Abbigail Clemmons, Ariana Britt, Callie Williams (WCHS), Allison Arp, Marley Faulk (WHS), Jason Beck, CRHS CEO, Kyashia Long, Kaya Hamilton, and Kayla Hayes (SCHS). Not pictured: Carrie Nicholson (WHS)
