Thiem Foundation
The Alvin F. and Ruth K. Thiem Foundation have supported MCC Nursing students with scholarships since 2004. Their investment has helped more than 150 nursing students complete their education and successfully enter the health care community as highly skilled and compassionate nurses. In 2012, the Thiem Foundation generously expanded its impact on MCC students by creating the MCC Scholars program to support academically talented students enrolled in programs other than nursing.
Impact
After receiving the Alvin F. and Ruth K. Thiem Foundation Nursing Scholarship, one student wrote: “I am thankful to receive this scholarship, as it alleviates much of the financial burden on me for my final semester in the program. As an independent woman pursuing a career change to nursing, this scholarship will help me to concentrate more fully on my studies, while worrying less about tuition and student loan debt. To me, nursing is a dynamic, ever-changing, and necessary career, where one can truly make a direct impact on individuals. I am excited to enter the field, to be the first medical professional in my family, and hope to go on to earn my BSN and become a nurse practitioner in my future. Receiving the Thiem Foundation Nursing Scholarship has given me a sense of pride in the path I have chosen, and inspires me to be the best student I can be. Thank you for your generosity!”