(Batesville, IN) – McKenzie Laker is this year’s recipient of the Doris A. Brelege Nursing Scholarship.
Laker is a 2021 graduate of Batesville High School and is currently pursuing her nursing degree from the Galen College of Nursing.
The Ripley County Community Foundation and Margaret Mary Health recently named Laker as the recipient of the $750 scholarship.
To qualify for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a graduate of Batesville High School (Batesville, Indiana), or a nominee from a practicing nurse at Margaret Mary Health (Batesville).
- Applicant must have been admitted to an accredited nursing school or must be an LPN (at any Batesville Health Care Facility) going into an RN program at an accredited nursing school.
- Applicant must be preparing to begin his or her clinicals.
- Applicant must obtain a written recommendation from an RN practicing at Margaret Mary Health (Batesville). This recommendation may not be written by a member of the selection committee or a family member of the selection committee.
- Applicant must demonstrate proven dedication to community service.
- Applicant must demonstrate excellent people skills needed in the field of nursing including compassion, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Applicant must have a 2.8 or above GPA in college courses.
The Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship was established shortly after she lost her life in an accident in 2008.
As a Registered Nurse and EMS member, Doris Brelege spent 37 years at Margaret Mary Health providing care to Southeastern Indiana residents.
