The Medical Staff Scholarship program provides financial support to graduating high school seniors who are continuing in a full-time educational program. Students are recognized for exceptional accomplishments in academic, cultural and civic pursuits during their high school careers. The Medical Staff Scholarship Fund is established and maintained by the physicians of Lowell General Hospital.
Each year the Medical Staff awards two scholarships to support students who are Lowell General Hospital employees, or children of employees, who graduate from secondary school in the spring and are continuing their education in the fall. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years. The Scholarship Committee reviewed 17 applications this year and selected Nicole and Aidan as the recipients for 2021.
Nicole Crowley graduated from Windham High School on June 11. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society for which she served as Secretary, the Science National Honor Society and the Career Technical Honor Society. Nicole is described as bright, motivated and mature with a strong work ethic and disciplined work habits. She started her journey to becoming a Physician Assistant in high school by participating in the Health Science Technology Program which is a unique two-year program that has a strong academic focus on healthcare as well as providing clinical experiences and direct care of patients. The program provides training for Emergency Medical Technicians, Licensed Nursing Assistants or an Allied Health Program. Nicole participated in the EMT pathway. She is working this summer as an EMT before entering the University of Massachusetts Amherst this fall where she plans to major in health sciences on a pre-Physician Assistant track. Nicole is the daughter of Joyce Crowley, RN, Surgical Day Care.
Aidan Finn graduated from Lowell High School on June 14. He was a member of the National Honor Society and excelled in all of his classes where A’s were his usual grade. He was captain of the football and lacrosse teams, and has volunteered or worked for the Athletic Department for the past three years. Aidan is described as a determined student who is very focused on his education and disciplined in his study habits. He is an intelligent, conscientious and well-rounded individual who has developed into a leader in school. During his high school career, Aidan completed 14 advance placement courses, 8 high honors courses and 25 honors courses. He will attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the fall and plans to major in biology as he embarks on his journey to medical school. Aidan is the son of Traci Finn, RN, Labor and Delivery. Congratulations to both recipients!