Marianne Sarkisian of Sutton Awarded Fairlawn Scholarship

Fairlawn Scholars Promote Health and the Nursing Profession

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Marianne Sarkisian

WORCESTER, MA (05/27/2010)(readMedia)-- Marianne Sarkisian of Sutton, Mass. was selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship from the Fairlawn Foundation, in recognition of her academic achievement and community service as a nursing student at Becker College in Worcester.

"I have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and their families," said Sarkisian, who plans to become a pediatric nurse. "I have helped our chapter of the National Student Nurses Association raise funds for worthy causes. I am glad the Fairlawn Foundation provides funds to help student nurses."

Active in her community, Sarkisian has volunteered with Girls, Inc., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and she raised funds for the treatment of a local cancer patient. She is currently employed by Harmon Home Health, Inc.

"We are very grateful for the Fairlawn Foundation's support for Becker's nursing students," said Dean Hickey, vice president of development. "That support enables capable young people to continue their education. We're excited to know that they will graduate and contribute to improving healthcare for the people of Central Massachusetts."

About the Fairlawn Scholarships and the Fairlawn Foundation

The Fairlawn scholarships recognize students who not only meet specific academic criteria but who show dedication by participating in community outreach and service, peer-to-peer tutoring, promotion of nursing as a career and career development initiatives.

Fairlawn Foundation is one of the earliest health conversion foundations in Massachusetts. Dedicated to improving health and health care in the Worcester area, in its first 15 years, it has awarded over $4 million in grants to support capital needs, clinical services, and professional education.

About Becker College

Becker College is ranked by The Princeton Review as the #1 college in New England for game design, and #4 in the country. Becker serves more than 1,600 students from 18 states and 12 countries and offers 27 diverse, first-quality degree programs that launch careers, from Nursing to Equine Management, and a variety of adult learning options. With campuses in Worcester and Leicester, Mass., Becker traces its history to 1784 and has over 22,000 alumni.