June 04, 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Lutheran Foundation is pleased to announce three Health Professions Scholarship recipients from Trine University.
Rachel Bauermeister, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student from Ossian, Indiana, and Macy Mayden, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student from Fort Wayne, Indiana, each received a $10,000 scholarship.
Joslyn Marcum, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student from Fort Wayne, Indiana, received a $7,500 scholarship.
These awards support students preparing for careers in nursing and other health professions and are designed to help reduce the financial burden of earning a degree. The Foundation’s scholarships range from $5,000 to $20,000 and are intended to encourage students to continue their education and prepare for careers that will serve the community.
Applications for the 2027–2028 Health Professions Scholarship will open in early November and close on Jan. 10, 2027. More information is available at thelutheranfoundation.org/scholarships.
About The Lutheran Foundation
The Lutheran Foundation supports the health and well-being of individuals and communities in northeast Indiana through grantmaking, scholarships, and other mission-driven initiatives. The Foundation’s scholarship program assists students pursuing degrees in nursing and other healthcare professions.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent agency that accredits degree-granting institutions throughout the United States, has continued and reaffirmed the accreditation of Trine University, with the next reaffirmation of accreditation set for 2035-36.
Trine University has launched a new online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program for professionals seeking to advance their leadership expertise, strengthen strategic decision-making skills and address complex organizational challenges through applied research.
The Trine University community is grieving the loss of alumnus, longtime trustee, and namesake of the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, Dr. Tomas Furth.