This scholarship is shaping careers for Valley nursing students. Here’s how to apply
A recent recipient says the scholarship from Golden Valley Health Centers is helping her to stay on track to finish school
By VIVIENNE AGUILAR
vivienne@cvlocaljournalism.org
Modesto Junior College nursing student Jennifer Fatima Seymore had been debating pausing her studies last year to support a family of six.
Then one day an email arrived, congratulating her for winning a $5,000 scholarship. Seymour was justifiably suspicious until she was able to confirm the message’s authenticity.
“I thought it was spam, so I ignored it for a week,” Seymour said after receiving the news that she was chosen for Flora R. Martinez Nursing Scholarship last year.
“My husband couldn’t believe it…It came just at the right time.”
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