Overview
Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities managed by the Foundation
Application deadline for Spring 2026 Scholarships is now closed.
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation is proud to provide financial support to individuals working toward a career in healthcare, through a scholarship program. These scholarships have been funded by a variety of individuals who believe in supporting our healthcare workforce and understand the need to alleviate the shortages in our area. We are grateful to the many individuals who have made significant contributions to these funds over the years.
Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to all of our Scholarship Recipients
Harlingen Rotary Scholarships
Eddie Bartnesky with recipients, Janelle Garza, Kendra Kortleever, Roy Ledbetter, Dylan Lustick, Juana Osornio, Jose Ramirez, and Ruby Ruiz
Doris Johnson Sturdivant Memorial Scholarship
Johnnie Hahs with recipient, Abriana Gonzalez
5 Star Patient Choice Scholarship
Amadeo Flores with recipients, Jose Ramirez and Ruby Ruiz
Barbara Disbennett Heart of Nursing Scholarship
Amy Flores and Barbara Disbennett with recipient, Kendra Kortleever
Jim Palmer Memorial Scholarship for Friendliness
Johnnie Hahs with recepients, Ruby Ruiz, Juana Osornio, and Mathew Curiel
Anne M. Round Memorial Scholarship for Tenacity
Rebecca James with recipient, Dorian Munguia
Concepcion Fonseca and Martha Rangel Compassion Scholarship
Ruben Fonseca and Lupita Cortez with their daughter, alongside scholarship recipients Mathew Curiel and Kayla Valdez.
Ferriel “Kent” Hamby, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Stephanie Hamby with recipient, Alexia Jaramillo
Peggy Zeissel Scholarship for Professionalism
Rebecca James with recipient, Dylan Lustick
Nancy Fuqua Memorial Scholarship
Rebecca James with recipient, Amy Arebelo
Paula Cruz Nursing Scholarship
Paula Cruz with recipients, Tasha Tijerina and Jose Ramirez
Friends of Nursing Scholarship
Rebecca James with recipient, Juanita Najar
Valley Healthcare Network Scholarships
Rebecca James with Mathew Curiel, Kendra Kortleever, Dylan Lustick, Jose Ramirez, Luis Rodriguez, Ruby Ruiz, Jasmine Mendiola, and Juana Osornio
Mason Memorial Scholarship
Rebecca James with recipients, Felicity Bazan, Abriana Gonzalez, Kenya Palomo, and Ruby Ruiz
The Martha Ann and Billie Joe Simpson Memorial Scholarship
Rebecca James with recipient, Jasmine Mendiola
Highest Overall Academic Achievement Scholarship
Amadeo Flores with recipient, Juana Osornio
Lamm Scholarship
Aaron Silva
Lamm Scholarship
Alex Martinez
Lamm Scholarship
Bethany Najera
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Lamm Scholarship
Carlos Ramirez
Lamm and VHCN Scholarship
Helen Aladesiun
Lamm and VHCN Scholarship
Jessica Svendsen
Lamm Scholarship
Jaqueline Pena
Lamm and VHCN Scholarship
Juan Serna
Lamm and VHCN Scholarship
Karen Escalante
Lamm Scholarship
Maria Dominguez
Lamm Scholarship
Miranda Rodriguez
Lamm Scholarship
Michelle Garcia