The Evelyn Watts Endowed Scholarship has been established by the CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation in Kearney, Nebraska. This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing a career in health care. The scholarship was created by Chris and Jon Watts in honor of their mother, Evelyn Watts, a retired nurse who dedicated 43 years to the nursing profession at the hospital.
Evelyn Watts worked in various departments including Infection Control, Health Information Management, and Care Management. Jon Watts expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to partner with the CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation to support students who share his mother’s passion for helping others. The announcement of the scholarship was made during Evelyn Watts’ retirement reception on April 4, surprising her with this meaningful gift from her twin sons and their families.
The Good Samaritan Health Career Scholarship Program has been in existence since 1989 and has awarded over $311,141 to 457 future nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and other health professionals. Many of these professionals choose to remain in Kearney after graduation, providing essential health care services to the community. Donors like the Watts family play a crucial role in making this scholarship program possible.
The selection process for the 2024 scholarships began with an online registration deadline on April 1. The recipients of this year’s scholarships will be announced later in the Spring. To show appreciation and support for the newly created Evelyn Watts Endowed Scholarship, fellow Good Samaritan employees, family, and friends can make a donation through the Good Samaritan Foundation website. Visit Give.CHIHealth.com/GoodSamGeneral to contribute to this meaningful cause.
Overall, this new scholarship is a testament to Evelyn Watts’ legacy as a dedicated healthcare professional who touched so many lives throughout her career at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Evelyn worked tirelessly for over four decades as a nurse at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney before retiring recently. She worked across multiple departments including Infection Control, Health Information Management and Care Management.
Her sons Chris and Jon were inspired by their mother’s dedication to nursing and decided to create an endowed scholarship that would help students pursue careers in healthcare just like their mom did.
The announcement of the new scholarship was made during Evelyn’s retirement reception on April 4th.
The CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation is proud of its long-standing partnership with Jon and Chris Watts as they continue their philanthropic efforts towards supporting aspiring healthcare professionals.
