DENVER, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The application period for the 2024 Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship, sponsored by The Ferrari Foundation, has officially closed. This $20,000 scholarship program, spearheaded by Adam Ferrari, CEO of Phoenix Capital Group, attracted an impressive and diverse group of first-year health science students from across the country. These aspiring healthcare professionals share a common goal: to improve care for individuals with physical disabilities.
The scholarship organizers have completed the review of all submissions and will announce the recipient in the coming weeks.
Established to support the next generation of healthcare leaders, the Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship underscores the Ferrari family's deep commitment to education and community service.
"I've always believed that education and empathy form the foundation of healthcare,” said Adam Ferrari. "The applications we received this year highlight the passion and innovation future leaders bring to the field. We are excited to award this scholarship to someone who embodies these values and will contribute to shaping better care for patients with physical disabilities.”
Since its inception, the scholarship has celebrated students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and compassion for those living with physical disabilities. In 2021, the award went to Katherine Schoen, who continued her studies at Washington University in St. Louis, focusing on occupational therapy.
A year later, it was awarded to pre-occupational therapy student Jordan Spangenberg, who gained valuable, hands-on experience shadowing occupational therapists caring for individuals with physical disabilities. Her study-abroad experience in Sweden deepened her empathy, particularly after meeting someone who had suffered a spinal cord injury, reinforcing her determination to provide high-quality patient care.
The Ferrari Foundation, led by Adam Ferrari, was inspired by a deeply personal journey. In 2016, former police officer Daniel Ferrari was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, a condition that rendered him a quadriplegic. Witnessing the compassionate care provided by therapists and healthcare professionals during Daniel's recovery motivated the Ferrari family to establish the foundation. The foundation remains committed to fostering excellence in health science education and supporting future healthcare professionals.
The scholarship committee will be announcing the recipient in the coming weeks. For more information and to stay updated on future scholarship opportunities, please visit https://www.adamferrarischolarship.com/.
About The Ferrari Foundation
The Ferrari Foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals focused on improving the lives of individuals with physical disabilities. Under the leadership of Adam Ferrari, the organization provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in health science and makes periodic donations to medical organizations. Inspired by the care and dedication shown to Daniel Ferrari, the foundation continues to champion empathy, education, and excellence in healthcare.
Contact Info:
Caroline Scroggins
The Ferrari Foundation
949-526-8611
https://www.theferrarifoundation.org/
