2024-2025 Washington Home Scholarship Recipients Announced

“Maya Angelou once said, ‘They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ To me, nursing is about making a lasting impact on overall wellness through compassionate care. Driven by a love for people and the values of people for others and cura personalis, I am dedicated to addressing both physical and emotional needs, ensuring every individual feels valued and supported. I am committed to serving seniors and individuals in underserved communities who are often overlooked in the health care system. After graduation, I am excited to stay in the D.C. area to serve these populations.”

“I am inspired by the NBA legend Allen Iverson, who was given a golden opportunity to attend Georgetown University. His story of hardship and perseverance continues to serve as an inspiration for me to pursue life as a Hoya. Instilling the importance of diversity and global perspectives is crucial in obtaining a realistic view of the health care injustices our communities face today. Respecting the dignity of every individual, demanding health equity, and promoting the common good by focusing on the older adult and other marginalized populations, is only a glimpse of what I hope to accomplish as a master’s-prepared nurse. Furthering this idea of inclusion will help us create a more just world and help promote the health and wellness of all individuals in our global community. I wish to further open the conversation of health disparities and remain committed to changing this narrative throughout my nursing journey. I look forward to working with the older adults and other minority communities in the D.C. area.”

“As a first-generation American, I am excited for the opportunity to pursue the Master of Science in nursing to invest in my education and pursue my dream of making a meaningful impact in health care. This support empowers me to advance my skills in providing compassionate, high-quality care to underserved communities. I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity and remain committed to using my education to create positive change. After graduation, I will focus on nursing services to older adults in the D.C. area, particularly those from underserved communities.”

“As a lifelong believer in community service and cura personalis, I am excited to embark on this desired career as a graduate nursing student at Georgetown University. I have a commitment to the older adults and other disadvantaged populations in D.C. and look forward to working with them when I become a nurse. I chose nursing as a career because I want to join the community of selfless workers who save lives regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. Working as an essential frontline volunteer during COVID-19, I realized that nursing is not just a job, but a profession that genuinely serves humanity. It is a profession dedicated to helping others during their vulnerable times. I believe in the spirit of service above self. Nursing lives this ethos. The resilience and dedication depicted by nurses in the face of tumultuous health crises inspired me to have a career change and pick nursing as my career path.”

“As an aspiring registered nurse, I am impassioned by one of Georgetown’s values in particular. Cura personalis places great importance on the individualized care of a patient, taking into consideration their background and unique needs. My clinical experience in working with older adults has reinforced just how paramount cura personalis is for patient care, and I look forward to providing exceptional care to this marginalized population in D.C. upon graduation.”