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As if there weren’t already enough reasons to be CeraVe’s biggest fan, for the third year in a row, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand is honoring future healthcare workers with scholarships to support their educations.
Since 2022, CeraVe has awarded 25 nursing students with The CeraVe Future Nurses Scholarship to help them follow their dreams. And this year, they’ve awarded another 15 nursing students with this generous scholarship.
We’re *so* excited to announce the winners of the 2024 CeraVe Future Nurses Scholarship! Meet the winners and read part of their submission below!
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SAMANTHA S.
(SHE/HER)
The University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
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ELANNA J.
(SHE/HER)
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Emory University
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
TALITA A.
(SHE/HER)
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Yale University
Master's Degree in
Nursing (MSN)
TYLER T.
(HE/HIM)
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Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
MANUELA M.
(SHE/HER)
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Molloy University
Bachelor’s Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
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Molloy University
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
ABIGAIL F.
(SHE/HER)
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University of North Florida
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
BRIONNE W. (SHE/HER)
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Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
ALEXIS D.
(SHE/HER)
West Virginia University
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
JULIANNE H.
(SHE/HER)
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Ivy Tech Community College
Associate's Degree in
Nursing (ADN)
JOSEPHINE F. (SHE/HER)
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Vanderbilt University
Master's Degree in
Nursing (MSN)
ALEXIA P.
(SHE/HER)
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SAMANTHA S. (SHE/HER) The University of Pennsylvania Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
When Samantha learned that a teenager in her town was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant, she stepped up and organized a donor registry drive to help find a match for her. "Being involved in such drives is an example of nursing's impact beyond the hospital walls, extending its reach into the broader community to save lives and bring hope where it's most needed," Samantha said. "This combination of direct patient care and community involvement is what nursing means to me: a relentless pursuit of healing, comfort, and the benefit of society at large."
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Florida A&M University
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
JEMIA J.
(SHE/HER)
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Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
EMMA G.
(SHE/HER)
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Northern Virginia
Community College
Associate Degree in
Nursing (ADN)
SAMANTHA N. (SHE/HER)
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New York University
Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (BSN)
REI-AYND'RU F.
(HE/HIM)
JEMIA j. (SHE/HER) Florida A&M University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
"One crucial issue in healthcare that I’m passionate about is mental health awareness and destigmatization," Jemia said, explaining that even though mental health disorders affect millions worldwide, the stigma often prevents people from seeking help or receiving adequate support. Because of this, Jemia believes in integrating mental health education, screening, and intervention into routine healthcare practice. "By amplifying the voices of those impacted by mental illness and advocating for systemic change, I strive to contribute to a healthcare landscape where mental health is prioritized, respected, and accessible to all."
JOSEPHINE F. (SHE/HER) Ivy Tech Community College Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
When Josephine was in esthetician school, she never expected to develop such a strong passion for skincare, anatomy, and chemistry. Since then, she's had an insatiable hunger to expand her horizons and is now pursuing an education in nursing. "Despite being told that a nursing career was too challenging, I’m defying the odds, ending generational curses, and am pursuing an education in nursing and dermatology," Josephine said. "I’m determined to become an Aesthetic Nurse, and am confident I can provide patients with care that makes them feel valued and understood, and not just be another number on a spreadsheet."
ALEXIA P. (SHE/HER) Vanderbilt University Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
"As a current medical assistant at a dermatology office, I pride myself in the way I care for patients, both medically and emotionally," Alexia said. "I tend to their questions and concerns, and explain the things we do all day long — like biopsies, skin tag removals, and I&D’s — because I know that it can be intimidating to patients who are unfamiliar with those processes." Alexia feels that one of the most rewarding parts of the profession is being able to follow along with a patient's progress and share their joy when positive outcomes are met.
ELANNA J. (SHE/HER) Emory University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
"Going through life with a disability is about more than accessible sidewalks and medical care, it is also about education, quality of life, and independence," Elanna said, reflecting on her time working at a school for children with Cerebral Palsy. She said that during that time, she learned both the importance of understanding disabilities and how to care for someone with a disability. "Nursing is being the light in someone’s darkest moments, and working with children with CP allowed me to be that light for them.”
talita a. (SHE/HER) Yale University Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
"As an immigrant, I am very passionate about working with the immigrant community among other underserved populations," Talita said, explaining that she arrived in the United States when she was nine years old, so she understands that assimilating to a new culture and language can be difficult. "I am happy to care for Spanish-speaking patients and be able to make their hospital stay less stressful by discussing their care in a language they can understand," Talita said. “I can’t wait to become a provider with the ability to make a positive impact in my patient's lives.”
TYLER T. (HE/HIM) Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Tyler, a resident of Kauai, Hawaii, said that nursing holds a special place in his heart, and explained that it's more than a career that will allow him to help people. "Nursing provides me with the opportunity to form an emotional connection with my patients and give back to those who have helped my family and me through our various medical hardships." Living on a remote island with a hospital that lacks various facilities, Tyler said he's "especially passionate about increasing access to healthcare in rural communities and for individuals with a low socioeconomic status."
MANUELA M. (SHE/HER) Molloy University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Caring for children came naturally to Manuela, and has always been her number one priority. "At age of 17, I joined a volunteer group that helped children with limited economic resources in an Oncology ward in Barranquilla, Colombia," Manuela said. "Seeing the large number of unsatisfied needs of the children, I wanted to make a change." Manuela created a charity to gather resources to help children and their families at the ward. "My goal as a future Pediatric Oncology Nurse is to bring my knowledge and commitment to children who are in need of health services and
a compassionate heart."
ABIGAIL F. (SHE/HER) Molloy University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Abigail was awarded a skin cancer educator badge and has participated in workshops about skin cancer. To say she's passionate about dermatology is an understatement. "I believe that a nurse's superpower is being equipped with the skills and knowledge to heal, advocate, communicate, and educate," Abigail said, explaining that the superpower can help raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and sun protective behavior amongst the youth. "My battle with skin disorders and my experience as a medical assistant has inspired me to study Oncology and specialize in the dermatology field as a professional."
BRIONNE W. (SHE/HER) University of North Florida Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
"The feeding tubes and central lines which were keeping me alive ultimately led me to learn that nursing is so much deeper than doing a job," Brionne said, explaining that to her, nursing means providing empathy, patience, and compassion to others during a difficult time of their life. Brionne feels it's a privilege to be a nurse, and said, "I love knowing I positively impact patients’ lives, help patients receive the best health care, and can properly educate them on their health conditions.” Brionne said she hopes to be a nurse who also inspires others to follow their nursing dreams.
alexis d. (SHE/HER) Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
"It can be intimidating to seek a better understanding of a medical diagnosis or treatment while hospitalized, so I'm passionate about increasing the health literacy rates in minority groups," Alexis said, sharing that as a child of an interracial family, she noticed health disparities in the Latino and Black communities due to lack of resources and education. "Healthcare is a resource every individual deserves, so I will continue to work diligently to raise awareness to the Latino and Black community and provide patient teachings to those in need."
Julianne H. (SHE/HER) West Virginia University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Julianne knows there are unfair inequalities in the healthcare system — and as a future nurse, she wants to help change that. "Across the globe, ethnic and sexual minorities experience higher rates of illness and death compared to their white counterparts," Julianne explained. You could say that it’s my purpose to help bridge the gap created by discrimination in the healthcare system. I embrace diversity through the people I surround myself with, the clubs I participate in, and the stories
I share."
emma g. (SHE/HER) Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Being an Alaska Native, Emma knows that there's an underrepresentation of Alaska Natives in healthcare. But, her goals as a nurse are to be a part of the change toward representation in healthcare and to support rural communities. "When I become a Nurse Anesthetist, I want other Alaska Native children to see that people like us can be in higher-level health occupations and challenge themselves to do the same," Emma said. "I am excited to help my town and be the first person in my family to participate in the medical field."
samantha n. (SHE/HER) Northern Virginia Community College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
One issue in health care that Samantha is extremely passionate about is something she's experienced firsthand: not feeling heard. "During a
time in my life where I battled with women's health issues, I felt misunderstood and unseen,” Samantha said. "But then a nurse practitioner showed me empathy and truly listened to my anxieties and concerns surrounding my health. She helped me and made me feel validated." Samantha thinks that it's nurses like her who make a difference. "I hope to one day be able to make patients feel as understood and valued as she did for me," Samantha said.
rei-aynd'ru f. (he/him) New York University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
When Rei-AynD'ru was hospitalized as a teen, the nurses also helped cure his loneliness — which is exactly what he wants to do for others. "Nursing, to me, is about being there for those feeling alone at the hospital," Rei-AnyD'ru said. “Nursing is making sure patients feel seen and appreciated by your presence of empathy and compassion.” Rei-AnyD'ru is also passionate about the lack of male nurses there are today. “Not even surpassing 11% of today’s workforce, I want to keep encouraging more men to join the workforce,” he said.
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When Samantha learned that a teenager in her town was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant, she stepped up and organized a donor registry drive to help find a match for her. "Being involved in such drives is an example of nursing's impact beyond the hospital walls, extending its reach into the broader community to save lives and bring hope where it's most needed," Samantha said. "This combination of direct patient care and community involvement is what nursing means to me: a relentless pursuit of healing, comfort, and the benefit of society at large."
"Going through life with a disability is about more than accessible sidewalks and medical care, it is also about education, quality of life, and independence," Elanna said, reflecting on her time working at a school for children with Cerebral Palsy. She said that during that time, she learned both the importance of understanding disabilities and how to care for someone with a disability. "Nursing is being the light in someone’s darkest moments, and working with children with CP allowed me to be that light for them.”
talita a. (SHE/HER) Yale University Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Nursing means selflessness and dedication to something bigger than myself. It means helping people heal, caring for them with compassion, protecting them from harm, advocating for their needs, and providing education. As an immigrant, I am very passionate about working with the immigrant community among other underserved populations. I arrived in the United States when I was nine years old and so I understand how difficult it is to assimilate to a new culture and language. I am happy to care for Spanish-speaking patients and be able to make their hospital stay less stressful by discussing their care in a language they can understand.
TYLER T. (HE/HIM) Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
The profession of nursing holds a special place in my heart. It is more
than just a career that will allow me to help people; instead, it provides me with the opportunity to not only form an emotional connection with my patients, but also give back to those that have helped my family and I through our various medical hardships. And being a resident of Hawaii
on the island of Kauai, I am especially passionate about increasing
access to healthcare in rural communities and for individuals with a low socioeconomic status.
MANUELA M. (SHE/HER) Molloy University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Helping children has always been my number one priority. At age of 17, I joined a volunteer group that helped children with limited economic resources in an Oncology ward in Barranquilla, Colombia. Seeing the large number of unsatisfied needs of the children, I wanted to make a change and create a charity to obtain resources and help the kids and their families during a difficult time in their lives. My goal as a future Pediatric Oncology Nurse is to bring my knowledge and commitment to children who are in need of health services and a compassionate heart.
MANUELA M. (SHE/HER) Molloy University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Helping children has always been my number one priority. At age of 17, I joined a volunteer group that helped children with limited economic resources in an Oncology ward in Barranquilla, Colombia. Seeing the large number of unsatisfied needs of the children, I wanted to make a change and create a charity to obtain resources and help the kids and their families during a difficult time in their lives. My goal as a future Pediatric Oncology Nurse is to bring my knowledge and commitment to children who are in need of health services and a compassionate heart.
ABIGAIL F. (SHE/HER) Molloy University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
I believe that a nurse's superpower is being equipped with the skills and knowledge to heal, advocate, communicate and educate which is a unique ability that can be utilized to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and sun protective behavior amongst the youth. My personal battle with skin disorders as well as my previous work experience as a medical assistant witnessing surgery on a daily basis has inspired me to study Oncology and specialize in the dermatology field as a professional.
BRIONNE W. (SHE/HER) University of North Florida Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Growing up with several chronic illnesses exposed me to the patient side of healthcare from a young age. The feeding tubes and central lines which were keeping me alive ultimately led me to learn that nursing is so much deeper than doing a job. Nursing to me means providing empathy, patience, and compassion to others while they may be experiencing what is the most difficult time of their life. It is a privilege to be a nurse and impact patients’ lives in a positive way each day and help patients receive the best health care and be properly educated on their health conditions.
alexis d. (SHE/HER) Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Growing up with several chronic illnesses exposed me to the patient side of healthcare from a young age. The feeding tubes and central lines which were keeping me alive ultimately led me to learn that nursing is so much deeper than doing a job. Nursing to me means providing empathy, patience, and compassion to others while they may be experiencing what is the most difficult time of their life. It is a privilege to be a nurse and impact patients’ lives in a positive way each day and help patients receive the best health care and be properly educated on their health conditions.
Julianne H. (SHE/HER) West Virginia University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
I tightly grasped my mom’s hand as we wandered towards my dad’s hospital room. Beside my dad was a nurse, a white petal fluffing his pillow. A white petal who tried to understand his broken English. She was patient and friendly; she was different. Suddenly, she spoke to me. It was refreshing to meet someone who was curious about us, our stories, our culture… yellow and all. She told me that the color yellow is warm and comforting. She told me to embrace the color yellow. Across the globe, ethnic and sexual minorities experience higher rates of illness and death compared to their white counterparts. You could say that it’s my purpose to help bridge the gap created by discrimination in the healthcare system. I embrace diversity through the people I surround myself with, the clubs I participate in, and the stories I share.
Julianne H. (SHE/HER) West Virginia University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
I tightly grasped my mom’s hand as we wandered towards my dad’s hospital room. Beside my dad was a nurse, a white petal fluffing his pillow. A white petal who tried to understand his broken English. She was patient and friendly; she was different. Suddenly, she spoke to me. It was refreshing to meet someone who was curious about us, our stories, our culture… yellow and all. She told me that the color yellow is warm and comforting. She told me to embrace the color yellow. Across the globe, ethnic and sexual minorities experience higher rates of illness and death compared to their white counterparts. You could say that it’s my purpose to help bridge the gap created by discrimination in the healthcare system. I embrace diversity through the people I surround myself with, the clubs I participate in, and the stories I share.
ALEXIA P. (SHE/HER) Vanderbilt University Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Nursing encompasses the recognition that our daily practice is a new, often anxiety educing, experience for the patient. As a current medical assistant at a dermatology office, I pride myself in the way I care for patients both medically and emotionally, tend to their questions and concerns, and explain the things we do all day long (biopsies, skin tag removals, I&D’s, etc.) which can be intimidating to patients who are unfamiliar with them. One of the most rewarding parts of this profession is being able to follow along with our patients' progress and share their joy when positive outcomes are met.
JEMIA j. (SHE/HER) Florida A&M University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
One crucial issue in healthcare that I’m passionate about is mental health awareness and destigmatization. Mental health disorders affect millions worldwide, yet stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help or receiving adequate support. As a nurse, I believe in the importance of integrating mental health education, screening, and intervention into routine healthcare practice. By amplifying the voices of those impacted by mental illness and advocating for systemic change, I strive to contribute to a healthcare landscape where mental health is prioritized, respected, and accessible to all.
emma g. (SHE/HER) Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
My desire to help people is what prompts me towards healthcare. I am excited to help my town and be the first person in my family to participate in the medical field. For a long time, there has been under-representation of Alaska Natives in healthcare. As an Alaska Native, I am becoming part of that change towards representation and want to become a role model for other young Alaska Native children. When I become a Nurse Anesthetist, I want other Alaska Native children to see that people like us can be in higher-level health occupations and to challenge themselves to do the same.
samantha n. (SHE/HER) Northern Virginia Community College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Nursing means to extend care, love, compassion, and help to those who are in a vulnerable state. An important issue in health care I've seen and experienced was not feeling heard. During a time in my life where I battled with women's health issues, I felt misunderstood and unseen. But when I visited a nurse practitioner, she showed me empathy and truly listened to my anxieties and concerns surrounding my health, helping me and making me feel validated. It’s nurses like her who make a difference and I hope to one day be able to make patients feel as understood and as valued as she did with me.
