Inaugural Dr. Amy Embry Memorial Scholarship presented to Alaina Neely

The inaugural scholarship from the Dr. Amy Embry Memorial Scholarship fund was presented to SKYCTC nursing student, Alaina Neely.  Neely is originally from Butler Co. – Dr. Embry’s hometown. Pictured L to R – SKYCTC Chief Institutional Advancement Officer Heather Rogers, SKYCTC Provost Dr. James McCaslin, Monnie Embry, mother-in-law; Carol Brumlow, mother; Alaina Neely, scholarship recipient; Eugene Embry, husband, SKYCTC Dean of Mathematics & Sciences Dr. Jennifer Shoemake, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing Dr. Angie Harlan, and Nursing Professor Brittany Smith.

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 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.