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Alaina Neely, a nursing student at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), received the inaugural Dr. Amy Embry Memorial Scholarship during a heartfelt ceremony at the college's Glasgow Health Campus on Tuesday, February 20. The scholarship, established in memory of Dr. Amy Embry, a devoted assistant professor at SKYCTC, aims to honor her legacy and support aspiring healthcare professionals. 

Dr. Amy Embry, a beloved assistant professor in the biology department at SKYCTC and a licensed chiropractor, dedicated five years to teaching Anatomy and Physiology before tragically losing her life in a car accident. To commemorate her passion for education and healthcare, Dr. Embry's family established the memorial scholarship in her name. 

Alaina Maxfield Neely, originally from Butler County, the hometown of Dr. Embry, expressed her gratitude upon receiving the scholarship. Neely, a nursing student at SKYCTC's Glasgow Campus, highlighted Dr. Embry's profound impact on her students and peers, emphasizing her kindness and dedication to teaching. Neely expressed her deep appreciation for the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse with the support of the scholarship. 

The Dr. Amy Embry Memorial Scholarship is open to both first-time and current SKYCTC students, whether they are enrolled full-time or part-time. Preference is given to students who graduated from Butler County High School and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, either from high school or college. Additionally, applicants must be pursuing an associate degree in Allied Health. In the absence of eligible Allied Health degree candidates, second preference is given to students pursuing an Associate in Science degree 

The presentation of the Dr. Amy Embry Memorial Scholarship to Alaina Neely symbolizes the enduring legacy of Dr. Embry's commitment to education and healthcare. Through this scholarship, her memory continues to inspire and support the next generation of healthcare professionals at SKYCTC. Neely's heartfelt appreciation underscores the profound impact that scholarships like these have on students' lives, enabling them to pursue their dreams and carry forward Dr. Embry's legacy of compassion and dedication. 

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will improve South Central Kentucky’s economic prosperity through higher education focused on career development, community partnerships, and economic growth. SKYCTC helps students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through quality education, small class sizes, and the most affordable tuition in Kentucky. In addition, SKYCTC partners with businesses and industries to align college programs to meet the needs of regional employers. SKYCTC has six campuses with locations in Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Franklin, KY, and is one of 16 colleges that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).