MDCC Nursing Student Awarded Mississippi Nurses Foundation Scholarship

Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) sophomore nursing student Taylor Schmidt of Rolling Fork has been awarded the Mississippi Nurses Foundation School of Nursing Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievement and leadership potential.

The scholarship is awarded to a nursing student who demonstrates strong leadership abilities and maintains good academic standing. Recipients are selected by nursing faculty from students who apply for the scholarship.

Schmidt is currently pursuing an associate degree in nursing (ADN) at MDCC. A graduate of Sharkey Issaquena Academy, she was actively involved in athletics and graduated as salutatorian of her class.

Schmidt credits her high school education and the dedicated teachers at Sharkey Issaquena Academy with laying the foundation for her academic success and preparing her for the challenges of nursing school.

Born and raised in Rolling Fork, Schmidt continues to reside in her hometown while commuting to MDCC to pursue her nursing education.