Three local students have been selected to receive full-ride scholarships through a new initiative aimed at strengthening Kentucky’s healthcare workforce.
Owensboro Community and Technical College announced recently that Roxy Cunningham, Sarah Houston, and Baylie Mitchell were chosen as recipients of the Radiography Technology Scholarship. Each will receive $5,000 per semester for a total of $10,000, covering tuition, books, fees, and other educational costs.
The scholarships are funded by a $75,000 grant from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, which Owensboro Health matched. The $150,000 investment is designed to help meet the rising demand for radiography professionals in the region.
“We are thrilled to partner with Owensboro Health and the Council on Postsecondary Education to make this significant investment in our Radiography Technology program,” said OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. “These scholarships will open doors for talented students to pursue rewarding careers in healthcare.”
Cunningham, a Greenwood High School graduate from Bowling Green, currently works in the Radiology Department at Owensboro Health. She plans to sit for the national exam in 2026 and has already accepted a postgraduate position with the hospital.
Houston, a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School, and Mitchell, a Daviess County High School graduate, are also set to complete the program and take the national certification exam in 2026. Both plan to begin their careers in Owensboro.
“Our radiography program offers students the opportunity to gain in-demand skills and hands-on experience to excel in this dynamic field,” said Michelle Tudor, Radiography Program Coordinator at OCTC. “These scholarships will enable more aspiring radiographers to access the education they need to launch fulfilling careers. We look forward to seeing Roxy, Sarah, and Baylie thrive in our program and beyond.”
To be eligible, students had to be Kentucky residents entering their second year of OCTC’s Radiography program. As part of the scholarship, recipients agree to work at Owensboro Health for a designated period after graduation.
