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May 4 Scholarship

Zaya Campbell stands with siblings while holding Kent State sign.

Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. 鈥淚 want to make a difference,鈥 Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the support鈥攁nd at times, the lack of support鈥攕he encountered during her medical journey.