The Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization will award scholarships to 19 nursing students during its 77th annual luncheon on Saturday, April 11, at the DoubleTree Suites in Southcenter.
The event, which begins at 1 p.m., highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of nurses and advancing equity in health care through education and community investment.
This year’s theme, “The Future is NOW: Grounded in Equity,” reflects the organization’s focus on preparing a diverse group of nursing professionals to serve communities and improve access to quality care.
The scholarship recipients represent a range of educational pathways and institutions, from undergraduate programs to doctoral-level studies. Among them are Ozloma Abah, who is completing a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and Fatuma Mahmud, who is pursuing a doctorate in nursing at the University of Washington.
Other recipients include Lizzie Sinkala of Bellevue College; Margaret Karuga of Pacific Lutheran University; Fauzia Tomno and Semhar Mehari of Seattle Pacific University; and Ibrahim Abdi, Faiza Abdi, Muna Abdullahi, Mekdes Asgedom, Fathi Aydiid, Benie Bahati, Mudan Ismail, Leyla Jaranow, Kalina MacKay, Sommie Obi-Iwuagwu, Sumaya Omar, Kennyetta Phair-Lilly and Anfel Reza of Seattle University.
Organizers say the program continues to play an important role in supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they complete the academic and clinical requirements needed to enter the profession.
The luncheon is open to the public at no cost, though donations to support future scholarships are encouraged and are tax deductible. Registration is required at www.marymahoney.org
As the organization marks its 77th year, the annual event continues to serve as both a celebration of student achievement and a reminder of the ongoing need to invest in a diverse and well-prepared nursing workforce.
