Medical Partnership scholarship recipients honored

The Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership honored the FY26 scholarship recipients on Thursday, Feb. 12.

These 11 outstanding students received support from eight scholarship funds:

Barbara L. Schuster Scholarship

The Barbara L. Schuster Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated evidence of future leadership.

-Kenechukwu “Kenny” Ume

Benson White Coat Scholarship

The Benson White Coat Scholarship is awarded to a student (or students) who embodies the vision and mission of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership by demonstrating leadership in research and scholarship.

-Tajah Damm

Howard and Caryl Cohen Scholarship

The Howard and Caryl Scholarship is merit-based and awarded to an incoming or current AU/UGA Medical Partnership student.

-Viktor Cheban

-Olivia Erickson

-Shivani Patel

JL Smith Professional Fund Award

The JL Smith Professional Fund Award is awarded to a first-year student doing summer research in pediatrics, and/or a fourth-year student pursuing a career in pediatrics.

-Taylor Moore

Kirby Memorial Scholarship

The Kirby Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student (or students) who demonstrates exceptional citizenship and professionalism.

-Parker Helms

-Abdoulie Mbye

MCG/UGA White Coat Scholarship

The MCG/UGA White Coat Scholarship is awarded to a student (or students) with excellent academic qualifications who has demonstrated professionalism and good citizenship.

-Fikrea Tesema

Middendorf Memorial Scholarship

The Wayne Middendorf Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated exceptional community engagement and academic excellence.

-Anna-Kay Campbell

Simpson White Coat Scholarship

The Simpson White Coat Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to a student (or students) who demonstrates campus engagement and excellent scholarship.

-Stanelle “Soren” Mais