FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Three University of Saint Francis students received health professions scholarships from The Lutheran Foundation.
Olivia Tibbs received a $12,000 scholarship while Anna Hills and Emily Ousley each received $5,000 scholarships. All three students are pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
These awards support students preparing for careers in nursing and other health professions and are designed to help reduce the financial burden of earning a degree. The Lutheran Foundation’s scholarships range from $5,000 to $20,000 and are intended to encourage students to continue their education and prepare for careers that will serve the community.
Applications for the 2027–2028 Health Professions Scholarship will open in early November 2026 and close on January 10, 2027. More information is available at thelutheranfoundation.org/scholarships.
About The Lutheran Foundation: The Lutheran Foundation supports the health and well-being of individuals and communities in northeast Indiana through grantmaking, scholarships, and other mission-driven initiatives. The Foundation’s scholarship program assists students pursuing degrees in nursing and other healthcare professions.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Business and Leadership; Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.