AdventHealth Manchester honors local students with 2024–2025 scholarships
AdventHealth Manchester is proud to recognize a group of exceptional seniors from Clay County High School who have been awarded scholarships in support of their academic and professional aspirations.
The Live Life Scholarship, which awards $1,000 to students pursuing careers in the medical field, was presented to: Taryn Blevins, Olivia Messer, Madelyn Smith(not pictured), Tayla Bowling, and Amanda Hinkle(not pictured). These students were selected for their outstanding academic performance and commitment to health and wellness.
In a special presentation, AdventHealth Manchester’s executive leadership—including President and CEO Nick Bejarano, VP and Chief Nursing Officer James Nelson, VP and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anita Cornett, and VP and Chief Financial Officer Jesse Kleven—awarded the Bert T. Combs Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship, named in honor of the former Kentucky governor, was awarded to: Taryn Blevins, Olivia Messer, Kara Hensley, Kaley Roberts, and Amanda Hinkle(not pictured).
These scholarships reflect AdventHealth’s mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ by investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. We are honored to support these students and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community.
Now Accepting Applications for 2025–2026
Students interested in applying for the next scholarship cycle can visit the following links:
We are committed to nurturing whole-person growth—body, mind, and spirit—and are excited to walk alongside these students on their educational journey.
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!
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Bert T. Combs Scholarship recipients Kara Hensley and Olivia Messer
Live Life Scholarships recipients Olivia Messer and Tayla Bowling
Taryn Blevins
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