Humana Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Awards
Humana employee Cyrena Ferrell with her son Lucas Driskell, incoming Murray State University freshman and one of 80 new scholarship recipients from the Humana Foundation.
Scholarships provide up to
This year’s scholarship recipients were selected from a total of 653 applicants nationwide and chosen based on a combination of academic achievement, leadership ability and financial need. Applicants are eligible for the scholarship program if they are a high school senior or graduate, or a college student enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study during the upcoming fall semester.
For the third consecutive year, the Humana Foundation’s scholarship program included expanded eligibility to allow for applicants attending accredited vocational and technical schools in
In addition to this year’s 80 new scholarship winners, 169 students renewed their scholarship from the 2024 academic year.
“We’re proud to support the children of our employees and help them take the next step in their education,” said Jim Rechtin, President and CEO of Humana and Director of The Humana Foundation. “These scholarships show how much we believe in their potential and are committed to helping them succeed.”
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Adam Burkhead,
Eastern Kentucky University -
Kasey Clark, University of
Kentucky -
Melania Douglass, University of
Kentucky - Lucas Driskell, Murray State University
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Tanay Eedarapalli, University of
Louisville - Ashlynn Ellis, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
- Layla Fischer, Louisiana State University
- Austin Graves, Purdue University
- Lauren Hasenour, Indiana University Southeast
- Allison Karagianis, Murray State University
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Shaivisri Koya, University of
Cincinnati -
Myranda Mitchell, University of
Louisville -
Anna Moran, University of
Kentucky - Alena Polimati, Indiana University Bloomington
- Teagan Thomas, Indiana University Southeast
- Elyssa Tingle, Asbury University
- Alyssa Ware, Logan University
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Mackenzie Weatherford,
Manchester University
“Our scholarship program supports tomorrow’s leaders by helping students reach their career goals and realize their full potential,” said Humana Foundation CEO, Tiffany Benjamin. “We’re proud to award scholarships to these students who represent the creativity, determination and vision that will shape a brighter future in our communities.”
Since 2001, the Humana Foundation has awarded more than
Cyrena Ferrell, a Quality Audit Coordinator for Humana’s Resolution Team, is the mother of 2025 scholarship winner Lucas Driskell, who will attend Murray State University to study sociology this fall.
“(Lucas) is honored to be chosen for this scholarship,” said Cyrena. “It wasn’t until recently that he decided he wanted to change his major to pursue a degree in which he can help positively change the lives of those around him and those after. His favorite quote is ‘with great power comes great responsibility,’ and he believes it is our duty to help each other when we can and build communities that are united for the common good of all.”
About the Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity, working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that help people in underserved communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org
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Marvin Hill
Humana Corporate Communications
502-580-3950
mhill1@humana.com
Source: Humana Inc.
