Irene P. Sorbara Foundation awards nursing scholarships
Eight Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing students were given scholarship funding thanks to the Irene P. Sorbara Charitable Foundation.
The scholarships were established by Irene P. Sorbara to be awarded to Sussex County residents who are pursuing postsecondary education in the field of nursing or teaching.
Sorbara was born in Lewes in 1938 and died in 2007. She spent her entire 30-year career as an elementary school teacher in Rehoboth Beach.
Scholarship funds can be used for tuition and costs directly related to school expenses.
The following students were awarded scholarship monies: Kayleigh Synnestvedt, Lewes; Abigail Derrickson, Lewes; Elyssia Gonzalez, Laurel; Emily Joynt, Lewes; Michelle Littleton, Lincoln; Hayley McCabe, Millsboro; Vicky Murat, Seaford; and Sheena Stevenson, Millsboro.
