HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has awarded $86,500 in scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The scholarships will support students pursuing careers in healthcare and reflect the Foundation’s ongoing mission to strengthen community health and well-being.
“We are proud to support students and professionals who are dedicating their lives to caring for others,” said Liz Marvin, Executive Director of the GSCH Foundation. “These scholarships represent our investment in the future of healthcare in our region,”
Scholarships were awarded to recipients in three groups, according to the Foundation, including $41,000 to college students, $31,500 to GSHCS employees who wish to continue their education and $9,000 to graduating high school seniors.
The Foundation contributed $81,500 of the total scholarship money from its own funds, while Tualatin Imaging contributed an additional $5,000.
Several of the scholarships awarded were funded through named funds and donations from private donors.
The Dr. Roy Rasmussen Scholarship Fund contributed $9,000, the Sallie Clemons Scholarship fund contributed $8,000 for four GSHCS employees to continue their education, and five $2,000 GSHCS Scholarships were also awarded.
More information about the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation and its scholarship programs is available online.