2023-2024 Washington Home Scholarship Recipients Announced
![The Washington Home logo](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/the-washington-home-logo-1024x422.png)
(October 16, 2023) — Six Master of Science Entry to Nursing program students received scholarships from the Washington Home, a charitable foundation.
This is the second cohort of students funded by The Washington Home in as many years.
To qualify for the scholarships, students submitted a personal essay illustrating their commitment in using their talents to address and improve the health outcomes of underserved and aging communities in the DC area. Each scholarship supports $25,000 in tuition assistance for 6 graduate nursing students completing their masters program to become clinical nurse leaders (CNL). The Washington Home provides funding to entities that create and deliver innovative, compassionate and well-managed programs to improve the quality of life for older adults and/or terminally ill residents of Washington, DC.
Meet the 2023-2024 Awardees
![Six Master of Science Entry to Nursing program students stand in front of the School of Nursing logo.](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Washington-Home-Scholars-group-photo-1024x576.png)
Aiyanna Bartley
![Aiyanna Bartley](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Aiyanna-Bartley-headshot-1024x1024.png)
“My journey as an aspiring CNL has been marked by growth, resilience, and a relentless
passion for serving those historically underserved by the health care system, particularly our aging population. With each step, I am becoming a nurse whose purpose transcends the confines of a profession—it is a deep-rooted calling to make a difference in the lives of others.”
Lori Garcia
![Lori Garcia](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Lori-Garcia-headshot-1024x1024.png)
“Reflecting on my personal, volunteer, and work experiences, I’m driven to make a difference in health care for the aging population. With a focus on prevention, empowerment, and continuous improvement, I am dedicated to becoming a catalyst for change and implementing effective policies and procedures that will improve the lives of older adults not only in the District of Columbia but across the nation.”
Heejin Jeon
![Heejin Jeon](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Heejin-Jeon-headshot-1024x1024.png)
“One of Georgetown University’s School of Nursing’s values is “cura personalis,” which to me means giving personalized attention to individuals’ unique needs and circumstances, including spirituality, as well as a celebration of the special talents they contribute to communities. As a nursing student at my clinical rotations, in the classroom setting, and in my personal life, this value has become an underlying principle in how I treat others and, in particular, my patients. With the clinical experiences from our rotations, educational and life lessons from our professors and mentors, and my personal experiences, I believe that I could make a difference in serving various communities and people/groups who may not have access to health care.”
Sara McLean
![Sarah McLean](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sarah-McLean-headshot-1024x1024.png)
“I find myself being able to hold both of these responsibilities; showing up in a spirit of cura personalis that the Jesuit mission of Georgetown calls for, and applying my technical nursing skills and knowledge that I am currently learning. As a future nurse, I am energized by this responsibility of being fully present with patients in their most vulnerable moments, using my nursing competencies and kind and caring personality to care for patients.”
Delayah Milam
![Deliyah Milam](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Deliyah-Milam-headshot-1024x1024.png)
“I am confident that I can bridge my knowledge and passion, improving health care outcomes and quality of life for these vulnerable populations. I am determined to persevere through any challenges and dedicate myself to solving health care problems within our communities, fulfilling the promise of positive change”
Lesi Nkine
![Lesi Nkine](https://nursing.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Lesi-Nkine-headshot-1024x1024.png)
“I am genuinely passionate about nursing and have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. My experiences have shaped my perspective and fueled my determination to be a catalyst for positive change. I am motivated by my sincere interest in nursing, my determination to make a beneficial difference, and my goal of empowering underserved communities.”