Learn more about our endowed scholarships created by our generous donors to help students succeed and to improve the learning community at AHU.
Scholarships A-H
- 1:6:3 Scholarship
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The 1:6:3 Scholarship is named to point to the text in Matthew (the 1st book of the New Testament), chapter 6, verse 3, which says: “When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself.” The Message Bible In this name is an invitation, both for participating donors and for scholarship recipients. For the donors, participation in this fund will be anonymous. For the students who are awarded this scholarship, the current donors invite you to, someday, do something to honor the Scripture for which this fund is named. Your “something for someone else” may or may not be money, but when you finish your studies here at Adventist University and you become a successful member of your profession, they invite you to find a way to do something for someone else without calling attention to yourself.
- Dr. Matilda Barker Memorial Scholarship
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The Dr. Matilda Barker Memorial Scholarship was created by Dr Barker’s husband, Linbrook Barker, MD, and three children Matef Harmachis, JD, MEd; Lori Barker, PhD; and Sandra Dunbar-Smalley, DPA, OTR/L; and their spouses. The Barker Family chose to establish this scholarship fund at the University to continue the legacy of Dr Barker who valued education and encouraged students in word and deed.
We will never know the number of students that Dr. Barker supported by paying tuition and rent, by buying books and education supplies, by supplying clothing and groceries, or with an understanding ear and an inspiring assurance; whether quietly behind the scenes or through public organizational work. But we do know that her commitment to education went beyond the classroom. Beginning on the Caribbean island of Barbados before emigrating to the United States, Dr. Barker taught every level from elementary through graduate school in her many decades as teacher, nurse and professor.
The Founders’ intent is to provide a scholarship to benefit highly motivated, dedicated, academically qualified occupational therapy students’ success in becoming professionals who live the healing values of Christ in the tradition of Dr. Matilda Barker.
- Shirley Grace Bordner Memorial Scholarship
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This scholarship was established to honor Shirley Bordner by her son, Chris. He chose to create this scholarship at the University to continue the legacy of Shirley Bordner who believed in the power of education.
- Don and Helen Bradley Scholarship
- The Bussing Family Scholarship
- William Coleman and the Rotary Scholarship
- Jane Reynolds Crofton Scholarship
- Susan Cruze Scholarship
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The donor has chosen to establish this scholarship fund at the University to provide for education for healthcare professionals who major in Diagnostic Medical Imaging. The founder wishes to partner with the University in its mission to prepare caring, service-oriented leaders who practice healthcare as ministry by providing a perpetual endowment to benefit highly motivated, dedicated, academically qualified students succeed.
- Paula Curren Scholarship
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This scholarship honors the memory of Paula Curren, devoted mother to Donna and Deborah and wife to Bob. Paula’s courageous battle with cancer came to an end in 1992 in Candler, NC. Because of that loss, the family has a strong empathy for those who have lost loved ones to illness. Bob Curren has spent virtually his entire professional career working in Adventist education at academies and most recently, Adventist University of Health Sciences. This experience has given him a high appreciation for the benefits of outstanding education. He has also seen the struggles that students face and established this scholarship to help students succeed.
- De Vol Trust Scholarship
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Robert and Michelle De Vol have chosen to establish this scholarship at Robert’s alma mater for a worthy and deserving student. They wish to partner with the University in its mission to prepare caring, service-oriented leaders in healthcare, specifically the Radiologic Sciences.
- Vivian Clark Esch Memorial Scholarship
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Vivian Esch was a thoughtful lady who came to Florida from Maine, living first in Clearwater and then in Orlando. She valued education and appreciated the work of compassionate nurses. She designated a portion of her estate to be invested for a scholarship to provide assistance to nurses the University.
- Femmes de Coeur Scholarship
- Ben Field Memorial Scholarship
- Florida Hospital Credit Union Scholarship
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The Florida Hospital Credit Union has been serving the employees of Florida Hospital since 1955. It has over 8,000 customers with branch locations throughout the Florida Hospital system.
The FH Credit Union, in an effort to support its many members, chose to endow this scholarship to the University in 1999. This scholarship is awarded to an academically qualified student that is a Florida Hospital employee or a dependent of a Florida Hospital employee.
- Katie Pluta Franklin Memorial Scholarship
- Irene A. Gale Scholarship
- The Giving Back Scholarship
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As the Founder reflected on a life that has been good to him, he chose to establish the Giving Back to Healthcare Students in Need Scholarship. He invites others from all walks of life and educational backgrounds, including University alumni, who have benefitted from a life-time of receiving to also give back.
Donors to the Giving Back to Healthcare Students in Need Scholarship join the Founder to affirm the value of their education and its contribution to improving their lives and their community. They also desire that students do not have to interrupt their education due to lack of funds.
The Founder and donors wish to partner with the University in its mission to prepare caring, service-oriented leaders for healthcare professions. The Founder’s and donors’ intent is to provide this Fund as a perpetual endowment to help highly motivated, dedicated, academically qualified students who have financial need succeed and contribute to society as healthcare professionals who practice healthcare as ministry.
- Jean Gould Scholarship
- Frances and William J. Green Trust Scholarship
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William J. Green enlisted in the Navy in 1939 and served for 39 years in the field of health care. He advanced through all enlisted ranks and received a commission as Ensign, Medical Service Corps, USN in 1952 and after progressing through officer ranks, was promoted to Captain in 1972.
His life-long dedication to the health care profession led his estate to establish this scholarship to honor Captain Green and his wife.
- Hartman Access to Education Scholarship
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James Hartman chose to establish this scholarship fund at the University to encourage students to take advantage of the benefits of a formal educational experience after high school. Although he continues to have a successful career in business, his achievements resulted from hard, persistent work and experiential learning in the marketplace rather than focused practice informed by the disciplined world of academia.
Mr. Hartman realizes that there are students who could benefit from the opportunities at the University and would not be able to attend unless they have financial assistance. So he wishes to partner with the University to provide this Fund as a perpetual endowment to help highly motivated, dedicated, academically qualified students succeed and contribute to society as healthcare professionals who practice healthcare as ministry.
Scholarships H-S
- Mark Honska, MD Memorial SRNA Scholarship
- Robert T Hoover MD Memorial Scholarship
- Hubbell Family Scholarship
- Jean W. Iles Scholarship
- Independence for Life Scholarship
- Tony S. Keena Scholarship
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The founder of this scholarship wishes to partner with the University in its mission to prepare caring, service-oriented leaders for healthcare professions. He wanted to provide this scholarship as a perpetual endowment to benefit highly motivated, dedicated, health conscious, and academically qualified students succeed and contribute to society as healthcare professionals. His focus on health preservation honors the memory of his mother Bonnie J. Keena.
- Susan J. Kintner Scholarship
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Susan Kintner was born and raised in Missouri, moving to Florida in 1987. Ms. Kintner immediately began working as a nurse at Florida Hospital. She graduated from Adventist University of Health Sciences with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and created the scholarship fund that bears her name in 2005.
She often credits the caring and competent nursing department faculty for helping her become a successful nurse. She particularly remembers Dusanka Hristic, Rilla Taylor, and Carolyn Peterson. Ms. Kintner states, “They gave me a whole new perspective on nursing. They were mentors to me that I’ll never forget.”
- Seth Kite Memorial Scholarship
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The Founders have chosen to establish this scholarship fund at the University to honor the memory of Seth Kite who was born October 6, 2013. Beside his crib his parents, Jeff and Tiffany, hung a graphic of waves with the scripture found in Isaiah 43:2 written on it. They placed it there with the desire that Seth would come to know the God who would never leave his side.
Seth died January 9, 2014, and his parents found that the scripture that was intended to be a promise to their son has been God’s promise to them. God does not always spare us from suffering, but He always walks alongside us through it and uses it to mold our hearts to resemble His. Jeff and Tiffany have found that the path to healing and restoration looks like living a life that focuses on others and celebrates God’s mercies in each step of the journey.
God has used difficulty to bring the Kites’ hearts closer to God, and through the Kites, God has reached and touched the hearts of many. It is the desire that this scholarship is used as a tool for the Lord to use as He continues to tell the story, through all of our lives, of how He makes broken things brand new.
The Founders’ intent is to provide this Fund as a perpetual endowment to benefit highly motivated, dedicated, academically qualified graduate students in either Occupational or Physical Therapy programs succeed and contribute to society as healthcare professionals who practice healthcare as ministry.
- Helen Jeanne Hall Lippert Memorial Scholarship
- Dr Philip and Jackie Littleford Scholarship
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This scholarship fund at the University to continues the legacy of the Littleford family demonstrated by Dr. Philip and Jackie Littleford. Philip Littleford was a founding cardiologist at Florida Hospital. He performed innovative procedures using the latest equipment. He invented devices that improved cardiac catherizations and the implant of pacemakers.
Jackie has been his partner in mission and service. They and their family have served and supported mission work locally as well as in the Congo, the Soviet Union and Honduras. The Donor wishes to partner with the University in its mission to prepare caring, service-oriented leaders in the diagnostic medical sonography program.
- Lounsberry Family Scholarship
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This scholarship was created in memory of Marilyn Lounsberry, and her children, Frank and Signa Lounsberry, to benefit students on the Adventist University of Health Sciences’ Denver campus. Marilyn, Frank, and Signa frequently visited Colorado and loved to hike and experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. They were also passionate about education. Marilyn achieved her undergraduate degree in elementary education after her children were grown. Both Frank and Signa achieved master’s degrees. They and their family members realize the value of faith-based, Christ-centered healthcare professionals and want to help students achieve their goals. This scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in one of the professional programs at ADU Denver.
- Mixon Family Scholarship
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Adventist University of Health Sciences is an ideal location for the Mixon Family Scholarship. The founders, Lonnie and Penny Mixon, have a real appreciation for the value of education and the significant investment required to obtain a degree in nuclear medicine technology. They also wanted to honor the many members of their family who have served in Adventist healthcare and wellness education. Lonnie obtained his CNMT licensure while working for Florida Hospital and knows first-hand how challenging the nuclear medicine curriculum can be, especially while trying to balance studies with full-time work. He succeeded with the support of his wife Penny and the generosity of a nuclear medicine physician sponsor.
- Persons Family Finish Line Scholarship
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The Founder chose to establish this scholarship fund at the University as he believes that completing an educational program has similarities to a long race, such as a marathon. Many students are within sight of their degree, but need a boost to complete it.
The Founder’s intent is to provide this scholarship to help highly motivated, dedicated, academically qualified students in the last year or trimester of their program to allow them to complete their courses and contribute to society as healthcare professionals who practice healthcare as ministry.
- Joseph L Riley, MD Scholarship
- Amelia Roeder Memorial Scholarship
- Saliba Family Scholarship
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Carolyn and Sy Saliba, as well as their children understand the challenges faced by students who have to work their way through school particularly without financial support from parents or family. They chose to establish this scholarship so highly motivated, dedicated, hard-working students succeed.
Their long and close associations with and belief in the mission of Adventist University of Health Sciences made this the logical location for the scholarship.
- Barbara Santos Memorial Scholarship
- The Soler Family Scholarship
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Milca Soler is a graduate of the Atlantic Union College nursing program. She began her career as a Med-Surg nurse at Fitchburg Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts. Mrs. Soler has also worked at Florida Hospital Altamonte as a Med-Surg nurse and a case worker. After a short break, she returned to the work force not as a nurse, but as an educator, tutoring student at the Adventist University Center for Academic Achievement where she taught and mentored many, many students.
Eddie Soler received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern Adventist University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Currently Mr. Soler is Executive Vice President of Finance for AdventHealth. Mr. and Mrs. Soler recognize the incredible benefit their respective degrees have brought them and want to help others enjoy the same sense of accomplishment and success.
- Marley and Beverly Soper Scholarship
- Carol Carson Stanford Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships T-Z
- Trent Tindell Memorial Scholarship
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This scholarship is in memory of Trent Tindell, a husband, father, and son. When he passed away in 2001 after a long illness, his parents, Bob and Sandy Tindell, chose to honor his memory with a scholarship at AdventHealth University.
The Trent Tindell Scholarship is a way, in which Trent’s legacy of giving to others can be continued, especially to those committed to work in the field in which he excelled and loved radiology.
- Emily Tremml Scholarship
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Ms. Tremml was a rising executive in the Orlando banking industry when her son, Wil was born. Though married with a very stable home life, Ms. Tremml realized how difficult it would be to go to school while raising a child and thus chose to establish this scholarship to help such students at the University succeed.
Ms. Tremml is a practicing artist with an art studio in Vero Beach and continues to lead philanthropic endeavors that make the world a better place in which to live.
- Victoria Rose Trujillo Scholarship
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Alena and Marcello Trujillo have chosen to establish the Victoria Rose Trujillo scholarship at the University to encourage students to succeed in their education, especially those who have graduated from a high school in Seminole county who are pursuing a nursing career.
The donors wish to partner with the University in its mission to prepare caring, service-oriented leaders in healthcare.
- Winter Park Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
- Weniger Fellow Scholarship
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The Weniger Society was established to preserve and project the qualities of inspiration, motivation and excellence that were paramount in the life and service of Charles Elliott Weniger. Each year the Weniger Award is presented to individuals who exhibit perennial servanthood and have consistently demonstrated those ideals that were always prominent in the compassionate demeanor of Dr. Weniger.
The Weniger Fellow Scholarship was established in 2014 to inspire students to: create and promote an awareness of Dr. Weniger and the qualities that he stood so passionately for and more fully commit to a lifetime of excellence and service within the church, their community, and the world. It is given to students who have been nominated by their college or university for their outstanding character and scholastic achievements.