Eight Empire State University Students Receive Inaugural SUNY Healthcare Educator Scholarship
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – August 1, 2025) State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently announced the recipients of SUNY’s inaugural Healthcare Educator Scholarship. The program will increase SUNY’s ability to provide nursing education as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s healthcare workforce agenda.
Twelve students were awarded the inaugural scholarship, eight of which are Empire State University nursing students. Congratulations to:
- Ashanti Bishop
- Desiree Charles
- Chinyere Dike
- Kristen Hassett
- Nora Kruger
- Carly Messitte
- Abigail Semenetz
- Isgoohi Washington
Scholarship recipients are baccalaureate-prepared nurses pursuing a master’s degree in nursing. As part of the program, they will commit to a three-year faculty position at a SUNY associate-level nursing program.
The SUNY Healthcare Educator Scholarship will cover up to $25,000 per academic year, including up to $20,000 for tuition and fees toward a qualifying master’s in nursing degree program at SUNY, plus a $5,000 annual stipend for each year of eligible enrollment.
“I am incredibly proud to see eight of our Empire State University students recognized with the inaugural SUNY Healthcare Educator Scholarship,” said Empire State University Provost Rai Kathuria. “This award highlights their potential as future nursing educators and speaks to our commitment to advancing healthcare education and workforce development across New York state. Congratulations to these outstanding students on this well-deserved recognition.”