The UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital Foundation Employee Scholarship Program is made possible through the extraordinary generosity of our donors. Their support reflects a shared commitment to investing in the people who care for our patients, support our teams and strengthen the communities we serve.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, donor contributions funded scholarships for 22 UCHealth employees, awarding a total of $22,250 to support continued education and professional development. These scholarships benefit team members in a wide range of roles, from clinical and patient-facing positions to corporate and operational teams, and at various stages of their educational journeys.
By supporting education, donors empower employees to develop new skills, expand their knowledge and grow as health care professionals, advancing excellence in patient care and service. This investment creates a lasting impact not only for individual recipients, but also for their families, their teams and the patients and communities who rely on UCHealth every day.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the donors whose continued support makes this program possible year after year. Below, this year’s scholarship recipients share reflections on how this meaningful investment has supported their educational and personal journeys.
Rya P. | Family Nurse Practitioner
I am deeply grateful for your generous support as I pursue my dream of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Balancing full-time work, a rigorous master’s program, and being a single mom to two young boys con be challenging, but your scholarship helps ease the burden of tuition and makes this journey possible. I am proud to show my children that with hard work and perserverance, goals can be achieved. This scholarship allows me to focus more fully on my studies and passion- providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients and their families. Thank you for believing in me and supporting my path forward.
With gratitude,
Rya P.
Hannah T. | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Thank you so much for supporting my pursuit in higher education. As a working mom, I am pursuing this degree to provide a better life for my daughter. My hope once I graduate is to continue in oncology or transition into hospice or palliative care as a nurse practitioner. My passion is to be present with compassion and empathy for those facing terminal illness and ensure everyone has a comfortable and dignified end-of-life transition. Being awarded this scholarship is helping me get one step closer to this goal.
Anna P. | Masters in Organizational Leadership
Thank you so much for this opportunity and support to further my education. I am very grateful!
Clark C. | Medical Laboratory Sciences
Thank you for contributing not only to my future, but the future of UCHealth. This company has been so good to me, supported and inspired me to go back to school so I can better help patients. Your donation will help me give back to the community and complete a program in which I am heavily invested. I appreciate you greatly!
Tasha R. | RN/BSN in Nursing
Thank you very much for this opportunity which has allowed me to finally be able to make my dream come true. I have been on this journey for a long time and with this scholarship I am finally going to complete my goal of becoming an ER Nurse. The UC Health system has been so supportive to me and the team that I am privileged to work with at Longs Peak ER has given me the best examples of Nurses and the Nursing process. Thank you again for this scholarship as it has made all the difference in making this journey a success.
Krystal B. | Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administrations
Thank you for your support! As a middle-age mother with children graduating high school and moving on to their education it helps takes some of the financial burden off of my plate to allow me to support my children’s education.
Miriam E. | Integrated Health Studies
I am profoundly grateful for your extraordinary generosity. This scholarship is more than financial support—it is a gift of time with my children, a chance to be present in their lives without the burden of extra work hours. Pursuing this goal has not only brought me closer to my dreams, but has also allowed me to demonstrate to my children the true value of perseverance, dedication, and hard work. Your support has made a lasting impact on our lives, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Kim L. | Respiratory Therapy
Thank you for your generosity and support for future caregivers!
Brianna M. | Bachelors of Science in Nursing
I want to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution toward my journer to earn my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Your support mean so much more that finacial assistance, it is an investment in my education, my future as a nurse, and the care I will be able to procide to patients and their families.
Because of your generosity, I am on step closer to achieving my goal os becoming a nurse who makes a meaningful difference in the community. I am deeply grateful for your belief in me and for walking alongside me in the important chapter of my life.
Kaylee S. | Bachelor of Science in Nursing
I want to sincerly thank you for your generous supoort through the scholarship for my MBA studies. As a mom of three and someone working full-time, prioritizing my own education and leadership development has been both a challenge and a privilege.
This investment means so much more than just furthering my education, it equips me to become a stronger leader for my staff, so that they, in turn, can provide the highest level of care to our patients. My ultimate goal is to build a sustainable healthcare program that serves our community locally, eliminating the need for patients to travel to Denver to recieve essential rehabilitation services.
Your support has lightened the load and stregthened my resolve to continue this journey. I am deeply grateful for your belief in me and in the mission of bringing lasting, quality care to our community.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Kaylee S.
Harry F. | Differential Scanning Calorimetry in Physical Therapy
The challenges going through an advanced degree, that not only help with personal growth and opportunities, but also with regards to community enhancement, are much easier dealt with, when the financial burden is reduced from generous individuals. Thank you for your help in educational advancement, and the greater good you help contribute to.
Olivia V. | Master in Clinical Nutrition
I am currently struggling to make ends meet financially as I pursue my Master’s degree while working a full-time job. I will be in 60k of debt by the time I graduate, so any contribution to my journey makes a huge difference. I appreciate UC Health facilitating this type of scholarship, and I appreciate our donors who are willing to help us navigate our next steps with slightly less financial hardship. Thank you so much.