On behalf of the Rome Twigs, the Foundation awards scholarships to qualified students from RFA who will be pursuing careers in nursing or health-related fields. Each student receives a Twigs Scholarship in varying amounts. The scholarships are funded by the Twigs to honor the memory of their deceased members. Applications available from RFA guidance counselors.
Aubry Butters, Onondaga BOCES for Cosmetology
Emily Balog, SUNY New Paltz for Psychology
Lily Bone, Mohawk Valley Community College for Psychology.
Taylor Griffin, Westfield State for Environmental Science
Kelsey Rabe, Niagara University
Clarissa Burkhart, MVCC
Katharine Balog
Tasha Feliciano
Kaitlyn Salce
Alyssa Winberg
Jasmine Finch, Herkimer College, Legal Studies
Recipients from RFA:
Olivia Deraway
Brian Bennett
Abigail McMonagle
Recipients from RFA:
Brandon Gullo
Mary Kay Pruckno
Jamie Marcinkowski.
Recipients from RCS:
Nathan Gould
Megan Melioris.
From RFA:
Jenna Grago, Elmira College-Chemistry/Pharmacy;
Elizabeth Silver, Albany College of Pharmacy, Doctoral Pharmacy Program.
From RCS:
Edward Zakrzewski, Mohawk Valley Community College, Psychology
From RFA:
Haley Duran, SUNY Brockport-Health Services
Krista Wolfe, Utica College-Nursing
From RCS:
Samantha Kubler, St. Elizabeth's School of Radiology
From RFA:
Catherine Hobbs-Siena College, Biology;
Stephen Landry-MVCC, Biology/Pre Medicine;
Stephanie Janes-Syracuse University, Biology/Pre Medicine
From RCS:
Meredith Merchant-Utica College, Physical Therapy;
Kimberly Donovan-Onondaga County Community College, Biology
From RFA:
Lindsay Smith
Kasie Reese
From RCS:
Lauren Donovan
Lindsey Zullo
From RFA:
Hailey Burns
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