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The 2019 Frederic H. Kass, III, MD Scholarship Recipients Announced

The 2019 Frederic H. Kass, III, MD Scholarship Recipients Announced

 

(Hagerstown, MD) - Three students pursuing careers in the healthcare field were recently named as the recipients of the 2019 Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund. Dr. Frederic Kass is one of the founders of Hospice of Washington County, Inc. (HWC).

 

To honor Dr. Kass’s tireless efforts, HWC’s Board of Directors established the Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund. This fund helps students in Washington County pursuing a career in the healthcare field. Individuals and organizations have given generously to support these scholarships.

 

This year’s scholarship recipients were Alex Gwizdala, a recent graduate of Washington County Technical School who will be attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in the honors college this fall, majoring in Biological Sciences in order to work in genetic research; Zackary Newberry, a graduate of Smithsburg High School attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in the honors college majoring in Biological Sciences and planning to become a physician; and Chloe Prejean, a graduate of Heritage Academy attending the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in Kinesiology and planning to become a pediatric physical therapist.

 

“Hospice of Washington County has grown to provide comprehensive end-of-life care for our residents and support of their loved ones,” stated Dr. Kass. “I am grateful to have participated in this growth and for the help Hospice has provided my patients and friends. Each year, we are astounded at the caliber of the student applications and the accomplishments of the youth in our area. I hope the scholarship funds will assist those pursuing careers in healthcare. We were very pleased that we can offer the $2,000 scholarship award.”

 

Three scholarships are awarded annually. To be eligible, individuals must be a Washington County, Maryland, resident who is a graduating high school senior and accepted to an accredited college majoring in a healthcare field; or a Washington County, Maryland, resident who is currently a student at an accredited college and majoring in a healthcare field with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or an HWC employee or an immediate family member of an HWC employee. 

 

Scholarship applications must be completed by April 1 of each year; the scholarships are awarded in June.

 

Individuals who are interested in donating to the scholarship fund can call HWC’s Senior Director of Development and Public Relations, Karen Giffin at 301-791-6360 or email kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org.

Scholarship Recipients with Dr. Kass

Three students pursuing careers in the healthcare field were recently named as the recipients of the 2019 Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund. Scholarship Recipients Alex Gwizdala, Zackary Newberry and Chloe Prejean are standing with Dr. Frederic H. Kass, III; HWC’s Chair of the Board of Directors, Dr. Robert Cirincione; HWC’s Board Member and Development Chair, Jason Malott; and HWC’s CEO Ernesto Lopez.