Debra Muren Scholarship Recipients
Debra Muren Scholarship
Debra Muren Scholarship, administered by Bellevue Schools Foundation is a three-year scholarship, $1,000 each year to celebrate a student from Health Careers Program.
Debra Jean Muren was a dedicated direct care nurse and compassionate caregiver, as well as a Bellevue Parent. After her death from early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2010, her family established the scholarship in her memory to support Bellevue students pursuing nursing degrees.
2022-2023 Scholarship
Kelly Brandt
1st Year Awardee
$1,000.00
2021-2022 Scholarship
2023-2024 Scholarship
Ashley Sung
1st Year Awardee
$2,000.00
Ashley graduated from Newport High in 2024. She is certified in Art Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy and Music Therapy. She obtained Red Cross CPR/AES/Frist Aid and Basic Life Support Certification. Volunteering over 1000 hours, she received the Gold President’s Volunteer Service award. She will be entering the Nursing Program at the University of Washington this fall and joining the Geriatric Interest Group in honor of her halmoni (grandmother.)
Megan Dedmon
2nd Year Awardee
$1,000.00
Seattle University
Megan will be pursuing a career in Nursing through Seattle University’s 4-year BSN program, and investing in all things healthcare!
Kelly Brandt
2nd Year Awardee
$1,000.00
Kelly is pursuing a career in Nursing through Gonzaga University’s 4-year BSN program, and fulfilling her personal mission in life to help others.
Megan Dedmon
1st Year Awardee
$1,000.00
Seattle University
Megan graduated from Bellevue high in 2022. She completed an internship at Swedish Hospital and was the communications officer for her school’s HOSA chapter. She also passed the state exam, is now a Certified Nursing Assistant, all while lettering for 3 years on the Swim & Dive team. She will be pursuing a career in Nursing through Seattle University’s 4-year BSN program, and investing in all things healthcare! It is through her character, leadership, and commitment to service that Debra’s spirit is kept alive.
Stephanie Brooks
2nd Year Awardee
$1,000.00
Bellevue College
Stephanie Brooks is at Bellevue College and wishes to become a trauma nurse at Harborview Medical Center
Megan Dedmon
3rd Year Awardee
$1,000.00
Seattle University
Megan will be pursuing a career in Nursing through Seattle University’s 4-year BSN program, and investing in all things healthcare!
Stephanie Brooks
3rd Year Awardee
$1,000.00
Bellevue College
Stephanie Brooks is at Bellevue College and wishes to become a trauma nurse at Harborview Medical Center
Adeline Ong
3rd Year Awardee
$1,000.00
Seattle University
Adeline Ong is at Seattle University direct admit nursing program & earned her CNA license in the fall of 2020
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