September 5, 2024

Alexa Fredo and Alexa Blankenbiller have been selected to receive a $15,000/year scholarship until their graduation. This award comes from the William E. and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Trust. Mrs. Rubert was a graduate of the Hahnemann School of Nursing, which has now become the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions. The Trust provides scholarships for pre-junior, full-time students attending Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professionals. Mrs. Rubert was so appreciative of the financial assistance she received for her nursing education, she wanted to give back to other students what had been provided for her.

To qualify, the students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a financial need. To-date, the Trust has awarded more than 82 scholarships having a value of over two million dollars.

Congratulations to our new Rubert Trust recipients!

Alexa Blankenbiller is a four year co-op nursing major who sees herself working in the Plastics/Surgical unit at Penn Medicine. The scholarship from the William and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Trust will help her pursue her dreams of being an RN helping others.

Alexa Fredo is a four year co-op who will be graduating in 2025. With the help of the William and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Trust, she will be able to pursue her dreams of working as a pediatric nurse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.