Kendra Smith Scholarship

Kendra Smith possessed an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a desire to share that education with others. We’re very pleased to honor Kendra’s spirit of pursuing higher education and healthcare with future leaders. We’re confident that each Smith Scholar will embody the qualities that made Kendra such a valuable inspiration to everyone she came in contact with.

Glenn Munroe, Senior Vice President, Business Development, First Nation Group

Empowering future healthcare leaders

The Kendra Smith Scholarship honors the legacy of Kendra Tennille Rayner Smith, a beloved First Nation Group employee and passionate healthcare advocate.

Through this scholarship, we celebrate her dedication to serving others and supporting aspiring healthcare professionals in their educational journeys.

Scholarship Overview

The First Nation Group Foundation is committed to fostering educational opportunities that inspire meaningful careers. The Kendra Smith Scholarship provides a renewable $10,000 annual award to outstanding high school seniors from Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, or Tennessee who are dedicated to pursuing careers in healthcare.

Award Amount: $10,000 per year, renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to pursue full-time undergraduate study in healthcare fields at accredited U.S. colleges or universities

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Plan to pursue a degree in healthcare (e.g. Medical, Clinical or Administrative Healthcare, Public Health)
Enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution for the upcoming academic year
Demonstrate financial need
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

^{*Children of First Nation Group, LLC and The First Nation Group Foundation are ineligible.}

Are you ready to take the first step toward a future in healthcare? APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2025!

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Who was Kendra Tennille Rayner Smith?

Kendra Tennille Rayner Smith devoted her life to healthcare, serving Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) customers and team members with compassion and dedication. As a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) and healthcare administrator, Kendra was committed to empowering others through knowledge and service. Her legacy of learning, giving, and caring lives on through the Kendra Smith Scholarship.

For more information about the Kendra Smith Scholarship, please contact The First Nation Group Foundation at foundation@firstnationgroup.com.

Applications open until January 13, 2025!

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