Our 2020 Scholars
For the 17th consecutive year, the Kendrick Foundation is proud to provide financial support to Morgan County residents pursuing careers in healthcare. The Kendrick Foundation awarded 22 students up to $15,000 each to cover tuition and required fees for the 2020-21 academic year.
Kendrick scholars are selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, and community service. To be eligible for a Kendrick Foundation scholarship, students must be Morgan County residents pursuing a health-related degree at an accredited public or private non-profit institution of higher education, with an intention to return to Morgan County to work in a healthcare-related field.
“We are pleased to announce our 2020 scholars. These bright, accomplished individuals represent the future of healthcare,” said Greg McKelfresh, Kendrick Foundation President. “This year, in particular, we’ve become acutely aware of the importance of our first responders, healthcare and public health practitioners, and the need for strong healthcare and public health systems and infrastructures.”
Meet Our scholars
Kaitlin Applegate
Doctor of Optometry
Indiana University
Erica Becker
Master of Science in Nursing
Purdue University
Marjorie Britt
Doctor of Health Science
University of Indianapolis
Delani Bruce
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Casey Burns
Master of Science in Nursing
Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus
Loran Carlton
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University
Christa Carter
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Shelby Cash
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
University of Indianapolis
Teylor Ellis
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies
Indiana University
Jeana Gregory
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies
Franklin College
Ally Grimes
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Sarah Kush
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Marian University
Addi Lillywhite
Master of Arts in
Marriage and Family Therapy
Northcentral University
Sierra Lowe
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
University of Indianapolis
Renee Majeski
Doctor of Pharmacy
Purdue University
Abigail Muhlstadt
Master of Science in Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Carissa Ooley
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Indianapolis
Jordan Ozolin
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University
Lily Pollard
Master of Social Work
Indiana University
Grace Raney
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Olivia Raney
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Lily Schoolcraft
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Indianapolis
“Morgan County is a designated healthcare professional shortage area for primary care and mental health,” said Keylee Wright, Kendrick Foundation Executive Director. “In addition to making a difference in the lives of our scholars and their families, awarding scholarships is a strategy to potentially address these shortages and increase our county’s level of educational attainment.”
Kendrick Scholars: Where are they now?
Hear from past Kendrick Scholar, Garrett Muhlstadt. The following video was pre-recorded for the 2020 Kendrick Scholar Banquet on July 9, 2020. However, due to COVID-19 concerns, the in-person banquet was canceled.
