Scholarship Program

Congratulations to the 28 students who received scholarships from Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Foundation for the 2026-2027 academic year.

This year the foundation allocated a record $107,605 to the Scholarship Program, once again underscoring an investment in future health care professionals.

The scholars are studying health science and health care degrees at universities and colleges. Recipients are recent high school graduates, university students and current hospital team members who are expanding their knowledge for their jobs and leadership opportunities.

Demand for health care professionals in the coming decades is expected to be high globally and in the United States, driven by aging populations, chronic disease and workforce shortages. Health care occupations are expected to grow much faster than the average for all jobs.

The hospital and foundation have distributed scholarships to local students and hospital staff members since 1970, awarding more than $1.6 million to nearly 600 recipients.

2026 Scholarship Award Winners

Named Scholarships

The Foundation awarded 11 named scholarships to students and Froedtert Health staff members. Some scholarships were established by donors who wanted a special way to honor family members and encourage future health care and health science professionals.

Rick Binzak Community Service Scholarship 

Established in 2023 in honor of Rick Binzak’s years of service to the Board of Directors for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Foundation, the service scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community service through current and past commitments. 
Recipient: Jenna Schlicht, physician assistant, Carroll University

Robert and Lydia Charlebois Scholarship

Established by Bobbie Sanders, retired director of surgery services, the scholarship honors Bobbie’s grandparents who inspired her life. Awarded annually to a current employee pursuing a career in health care.
Recipient: Maggie Braun, nursing practice in nurse executive leadership, Baylor University

Donald & Carol Dati Family Scholarship

Established in 2023 by the children of Donald and Carol Dati in gratitude for the care their parents received. Preference is given to a student who is a Certified Nursing Assistant at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and has completed at least one year of college nursing credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Recipient: Bri Bailey, nursing, Milwaukee Area Technical College

Rochell M. Davis Scholarship

Established in 2022 by Menomonee Falls residents Mark and Rochell Davis for students pursuing a career in health care whose path to higher education may be challenging and who demonstrate a strong work ethic and determination to succeed through work commitments, extra-curricular activities and community involvement.
Recipients: Cordeo McCall, doctor of medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Uwezo Novati, health sciences, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Richard J. Freiberg Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2022 by Kerry Freiberg in memory of Richard J. Freiberg, this scholarship is annually awarded to a student with outstanding academic achievement who is pursuing a degree in health care from Marquette University (Rick’s alma mater).
Recipient: Rylie Mathaus, nursing, Marquette University

Ruth and Robert Holming Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2021 by Kathleen Holming in memory of her parents who were Brookfield residents. Ruth and Robert valued education and were grateful for the care provided at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. This scholarship is annually awarded to students pursuing health care careers.
Recipient: Zoey Olson, physician studies, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Medical Staff Scholarship 

The Medical Staff Scholarship was established more than 50 years ago to support and encourage students pursuing careers in the medical profession. Funded by physicians at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, this scholarship supports the future of health care in our community and the next generation of health care professionals. 
Recipients: Yara AL-Rayyan, doctor of medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin; Ana Martinez Cavazos, doctor of medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health; and Phuong Uyen “Ella” Nguyen, doctor of medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin

Pamela Parker Scholarship

Pamela Parker, RN, the second employee hired prior to the hospital opening, was the visionary who assisted in expanding the hospital brick by brick. From the physical structure to the programs and services, Mrs. Parker’s leadership built a community hospital that is known for delivering exceptional care to patients. Established after her second retirement, the scholarship recognizes a nursing student with generosity of spirit and participation in community projects.
Recipient: Pangnra Yang, nursing, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Dennis M. Pollard Physical Therapy Scholarship

Established in 2022 and named in honor of the former president of Community Memorial Hospital and Community Memorial Foundation and longtime Froedtert Health leader, the scholarship is awarded annually to a student pursuing a career in physical therapy.
Recipient: Calista Johnson, physical therapy, Marquette University

Marguerite Preuss Scholarship

Established by Marguerite’s son, Kevin Preuss, MD, this scholarship encourages and provides support to a staff member wishing to advance health care career opportunities.
Recipient: Keira Lorbecki, nursing, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Wick Family Nursing Scholarship 

Established in 2026 by Menomonee Falls residents Jerry and Debbie Wick to support working adults who are highly motivated to transition into a nursing career. The Wicks hope to inspire and grow the nursing workforce to add more dedicated nurses like those already serving at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. 
Recipient: Lauren Hull, nursing, Carroll University