Devon Scholars Program
2008 Devon Scholars Winners Announced!
The Devon Scholars Scholarship Committee has chosen the three winners of the 4th Annual Devon Scholars Scholarship Contest!
We received over 400 applicants, the highest total in the history of the contest, and had a very difficult time picking the winners. Devon Health would like to thank all the applicants who participated, as well as their families and high schools that support them.
Congratulations to the following winners!
1st Place: Michelle Calabrese from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. Ms. Calabrese will attend the University of Pennsylvania.
2nd Place: Sharon Bushi from East Brunswick, New Jersey. Ms. Bushi will attend the College of New Jersey.
3rd Place: Renee Winkler of Brick, New Jersey. Ms. Winkler will attend Boston College.
The Devon Scholars program was designed to encourage education in health-related studies and equip individuals with the necessary knowledge to be indispensable parts of the healthcare industry. Devon Health is committed to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and is looking forward to continuing the Devon Scholars program for years to come.
Scholarship awards are granted to three high school seniors interested in pursuing health-related studies. First prize is worth $2,500, second prize is worth $1,000, and third prize is worth $500. Specified amounts are given to the winners' university or college of choice in the form of tuition payment.
The contest is based on applicants' grades, community involvement, extracurricular activities, personal and professional references, financial need, and an essay.
Please come visit our Web site in April, 2009, for the commencement of the 4th annual contest. Have a safe an happy summer and good luck in the fall!
2007 Scholarship Winners
The 1st place winner is: Alyssa L. Tousignant from Oakdale, Pennsylvania
The 2nd place winner is: Kaitlin M. Keller from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The 3rd place winner is: Christopher M. Mondie of Barnegat, New Jersey
Devon Health would like to thank over 300 applicants who competed for the Devon Scholars scholarship. Students from across the country told us their stories and sent us their academic, athletic, and community achievements.
The Devon Scholars program was designed to encourage education in health-related studies and equip individuals with the necessary knowledge to be indispensable parts of the healthcare industry. Devon Health is committed to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and is looking forward to continuing the Devon Scholars program for years to come.
Devon Scholars 2006 Winners:
1st Place
Strath Haven High School senior Janell Dyitt, from Media, Pennsylvania, won Devon Health’s 2nd Annual Devon Scholars Scholarship Contest. Ms. Dyitt won $2,500 and will attend Davidson College in North Carolina to study pre-med. She aspires to attend medical school and practice surgery or emergency medicine. “It’s incredible to win this contest,” says Ms. Dyitt. “This scholarship will go a long way to help me succeed at Davidson and achieve my goal of becoming a doctor.” In addition to receiving excellent grades at Strath Haven, Ms. Dyitt was extremely active outside of the classroom, playing vital roles in the Class Congress, Student Council, and Diversity Trainers. She also worked on a Relay-For-Life Committee to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Devon Scholars 2005 Winners:
1st Place
Rishel Balbas, 18, of Voorhees, New Jersey, was the 1st place winner, earning $2,500. The Eastern Regional High School senior will attend Rutgers University at Camden in the fall and study Nursing. “I am extremely happy to have won this contest, for personal and financial reasons,” says Balbas. In addition to excelling in academics and various extracurricular activities, she has been successful in a full-time position – being a mother to her 20-month old son, Lorenzo.