Austin Teal Cabe; Asia Leech; Sarah Moore; Alexus Purifoy; Owen Tillman Sansom; Jakayla Snow; Lateria Ja’Kiyha Turner; Iyunna Underwood; Brooke Waters; Rasheeda Williams 

SELMA, Alabama (June 11, 2026) – The Vaughan Regional Medical Center (VRMC) Auxiliary announced today that ten students from Dallas County and surrounding Alabama communities have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship Program. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education in the healthcare field.

The VRMC Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship Program is designed to strengthen the local healthcare workforce by supporting students enrolled in accredited two‑ or four‑year programs. The scholarship provides $1,000 per semester, renewable for students who maintain satisfactory academic progress. Applicants must typically hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate community involvement, and reside in the Selma region. Recipients are encouraged to begin their careers at Vaughan Regional Medical Center following graduation, with a one‑year employment commitment.

“Investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals is essential to the future of care in our community,” said Debby Travis, Auxiliary President for the VRMC Auxiliary. “We are proud to support these students as they take the next step in their educational and professional journeys.”

2026 Scholarship Recipients

• Austin Teal Cabe – Wallace Community College Selma
• Asia Leech – Mississippi University for Women
• Sarah Moore – Wallace Community College Selma
• Alexus Purifoy – University of South Alabama
• Owen Tillman Sansom – Wallace Community College Selma
• Jakayla Snow – University of South Alabama
• Lateria Ja’Kiyha Turner – Tuskegee University
• Iyunna Underwood – Troy University
• Brooke Waters – Samford University
• Rasheeda Williams – Jacksonville State University

The VRMC Auxiliary has a long history of supporting healthcare education and remains committed to fostering a strong, skilled workforce that will continue serving Selma and surrounding communities for years to come.

For more information about the Vaughan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary or its scholarship programs, please contact the hospital’s administrative office.

About Vaughan Regional Medical Center

Vaughan Regional Medical Center is a sole community provider hospital located in historic Selma, Alabama. The 175-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility employs approximately 400 people. The city of Selma has a population of approximately 25,000 with a secondary service area of 90,000. The medical staff consists of more than 75 physicians serving 22 medical specialties. The hospital's campus is in Dallas County, which is nestled along the banks of the Alabama River.

At Vaughan Regional Medical Center, our expert, caring professionals strive daily to ensure that we not just meet but exceed expectations in providing quality health care to our patients. More importantly, the Vaughan family prides itself on providing excellent care and customer service to the patients, family members, and visitors on our campus. Learn more at VaughanRegional.com/about.