HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown has announced its 2026-2027 scholarship recipients, recognizing students whose dedication to higher education and academic success is helping shape the community’s future.
Through the generosity of individuals, businesses, community partners and supporters, USMH provides scholarships that help reduce financial barriers and make higher education more accessible to students throughout the region.
Scholarships are an important part of USMH’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities in Washington County and supporting students as they pursue degrees that prepare them for successful careers and meaningful contributions to the community.
“Every scholarship represents more than financial assistance. It represents an investment in a student’s potential, future, and ability to achieve their educational goals,” said Kim Eichelberger, USMH development coordinator. “We are incredibly grateful to our donors and community partners whose generosity makes these opportunities possible.”
USMH recently celebrated its scholarship supporters and the impact of their generosity at its annual Wisdom Takes Flight Scholarship Dinner. The event brought together students, alumni, university partners, sponsors and community leaders to celebrate the importance of higher education and raise funds for student scholarships. All proceeds from the event support USMH student scholarships.
For 21 years, USMH has served students in downtown Hagerstown, helping more than 3,200 students earn their degrees and awarding over $1.1 million in scholarships. These accomplishments reflect the continued commitment of USMH and its supporters to strengthening educational opportunities and workforce development throughout the region.
USMH congratulates all of its scholarship recipients and wishes them continued success in their academic journeys.
Magnolia Foundation scholarship recipients
Florence Graff Scholarship
- Joanna Diaz-Ocana, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Lily Severson, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
CITI Scholarship
- Natasha Atencio Ynoa, Frostburg State University, business administration/liberal studies
- Daniel Lloyd*, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
Board of Washington County Commissioners Scholarship
- Jennifer Cleary, Salisbury University, Master of Social Work
- Chloe Lincks, Salisbury University, social work
STEM Scholarship
- Amari Mitchell, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
City of Hagerstown
- Bambi Breedon-Baker, Frostburg State University, psychology
USMH Discretionary Scholarship
- Niki DeSanto, Frostburg State University, Master of Arts in Teaching — elementary
- Destiny Jackson, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Paige Meadors, Salisbury University, social work
- Jeannette Peters*, Salisbury University, Master of Social Work
USMH scholarship recipients
Fletcher Foundation Scholarship
- Hope Burleson, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
USMH Inspire Scholarship
- Natasha Atencio Ynoa, Frostburg State University, business administration/liberal studies
- Brittanya Brown, Salisbury University, social work
- Niki DeSanto, Frostburg State University, Master of Arts in Teaching
- Lily Proctor, Frostburg State University, psychology
- Rachel Ramsey, Salisbury University, social work
- Racheal Taylor, Salisbury University, social work
USMH Scholarship
- Adelaide Adomako, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Sumayyah Alkhameri, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Andrea Appiah, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Sarah Gregory*, Salisbury University, Master of Social Work
- Hope Jamison, Frostburg State University, early childhood/elementary education
- Meredith Kugler, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Victoria Nguyen, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Lily Proctor, Frostburg State University, psychology
- Sarah Remp, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
- Kassi Shirey, Frostburg State University, early childhood/elementary education
- Racheal Taylor, Salisbury University, social work
- Amy Webb, Salisbury University, social work
- Mackenzie Weeks, Frostburg State University, physician assistant studies
About the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown
The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown is a regional higher education center in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland. USMH provides students with access to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered by University System of Maryland institutions and other higher education partners.
Through its commitment to student success, scholarships and workforce development, USMH plays an important role in strengthening educational and economic opportunities throughout Washington County and the surrounding region.
USMH is located at 32 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. For more information, visit www.hagerstown.usmd.edu.
