Martin Thurmond Scholarship Opportunity
Zonta Club of Key West congratulates Florida Keys Community College Nursing Student, Doina Racu, for earning the 2018 Martina Thurmond Scholarship. This scholarship provides a woman over 30 years old with an opportunity for advancement in her career.
Doina’s dream of pursuing a degree in Nursing became a reality when she moved to the US after being granted political asylum. Doina states, “I want to be useful in the country that gave me a new chance in life. I want to give back to the island that gave me a home.”
Although she loves her job as a bartender, she always felt that she was meant to work in the field of medicine. It has been ingrained in her since her childhood; Her mother owned a pharmacy within a hospital in the Republic of Moldova. “The wonderful feeling of helping people is unforgettable. I want nothing more than to chase that feeling.”
Doina continues, “The scholarship gave me financial stability. I didn’t have to worry about making any shortcuts, especially since we all know how expensive life in Key West can be. I could focus more on school and not worry about the payments.”
Zonta Key West is taking applications for the 2019 Martina Thurmond Scholarship. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29. Visit www.zontakeywest.com and click scholarships.
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