Drost Recipient of 2023 WCCH Foundation/Mac Burns Scholarship

06/13/23

The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) Foundation recently awarded the WCCH Foundation/Mac Burns Scholarship to Ava Drost, a 2023 graduate of Sulphur High School (SHS). 

Ava excelled in school, participating in the NASH program for future nurses at Sulphur High School and earning her certified nurse aide (CNA) license. She graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA.

Drost will be attending McNeese State University in the fall and plans to pursue a degree in nursing as the first step in achieving her goal of caring for others. 

The $1,600 scholarship is presented to a graduating high school senior in the service district of WCCH who has chosen a career in the medical field and will be attending McNeese State University in the fall and spring semesters directly following graduation. 

To receive the scholarship, the student must have achieved a 3.0 GPA and must have been accepted by McNeese State University.  The student must also exhibit positive leadership capabilities and a genuine regard for those with whom he or she comes in contact.