Through the generosity of individuals, businesses, community partners, and supporters, USMH provides scholarships that help reduce financial barriers and make higher education more accessible to students throughout the region.

Scholarships are an important part of USMH's commitment to expanding educational opportunities in Washington County and supporting students as they pursue degrees that prepare them for successful careers and meaningful contributions to the community.

"Every scholarship represents more than financial assistance. It represents an investment in a student's potential, future, and ability to achieve their educational goals," said Kim Eichelberger, USMH development coordinator. "We are incredibly grateful to our donors and community partners whose generosity makes these opportunities possible."

USMH recently celebrated its scholarship supporters and the impact of their generosity at its annual Wisdom Takes Flight Scholarship Dinner. The event brought together students, alumni, university partners, sponsors, and community leaders to celebrate the importance of higher education and raise funds for student scholarships. All proceeds from the event support USMH student scholarships.

For 21 years, USMH has served students in downtown Hagerstown, helping more than 3,200 students earn their degrees and awarding over $1.1 million in scholarships. These accomplishments reflect the continued commitment of USMH and its supporters to strengthening educational opportunities and workforce development throughout the region. 

USMH congratulates all of its scholarship recipients and wishes them continued success in their academic journeys.

Magnolia Foundation Scholarship Recipients:

Florence Graff Scholarship

Joanna Diaz-Ocana, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Lily Severson, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

CITI Scholarship

Natasha Atencio Ynoa, Frostburg State University, Business Administration/Liberal Studies

*Daniel Lloyd, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Board of Washington County Commissioners Scholarship

Jennifer Cleary, Salisbury University, Master of Social Work

Chloe Lincks, Salisbury University, Social Work

STEM Scholarship

Amari Mitchell, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

City of Hagerstown

Bambi Breedon-Baker, Frostburg State University, Psychology

USMH Discretionary Scholarship

Niki DeSanto, Frostburg State University, Master of Arts in Teaching-Elementary (MAT)

Destiny Jackson, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Paige Meadors, Salisbury University, Social Work

*Jeannette Peters, Salisbury University, Master of Social Work

USMH Scholarship Recipients:

Fletcher Foundation Scholarship

Hope Burleson, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

USMH Inspire Scholarship

Natasha Atencio Ynoa, Frostburg State University, Business Administration/Liberal Studies

Brittanya Brown, Salisbury University, Social Work

Niki DeSanto, Frostburg State University, Master of Arts in Teaching

Lily Proctor, Frostburg State University, Psychology

Rachel Ramsey, Salisbury University, Social Work

Racheal Taylor, Salisbury University, Social Work

USMH Scholarship

Adelaide Adomako, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Sumayyah Alkhameri, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Andrea Appiah, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

*Sarah Gregory, Salisbury University, Master of Social Work

Hope Jamison, Frostburg State University, Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Meredith Kugler, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Victoria Nguyen, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Lily Proctor, Frostburg State University, Psychology

Sarah Remp, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

Kassi Shirey, Frostburg State University, Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Racheal Taylor, Salisbury University, Social Work

Amy Webb, Salisbury University, Social Work

Mackenzie Weeks, Frostburg State University, Physician Assistant Studies

About the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH)

The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown is a regional higher education center located in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland. USMH provides students with access to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs offered by University System of Maryland institutions and other higher education partners. Through its commitment to student success, scholarships, and workforce development, USMH plays an important role in strengthening educational and economic opportunities throughout Washington County and the surrounding region.

USMH is located at 32 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown. For more information about USMH, please visit our website at www.hagerstown.usmd.edu.

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