Scholarship for Aspiring Nurses & Medical Assistants

In Memory of John Francis Metianu

Scholarship for Aspiring Nurses & Medical Assistants

On June 12, 2026, our community lost John Francis Metianu, age 22, of Glide, Oregon, in a car accident. His sudden passing left his family and everyone who knew him heartbroken — but the warmth, care, and generosity he brought to the people around him continue to inspire those who loved him.

In his honor, we are proud to establish the John Metianu Scholarship, created to support aspiring medical assistants and nurses as they work toward their educational and career goals — carrying forward the same spirit of caring for others that John embodied.

About the Scholarship

The John Metianu Scholarship supports students pursuing careers in nursing and as medical assistants.

Award amount: $2,500 per recipient
Number of recipients: Two (2) students, awarded annually
Eligible fields of study: Nursing (RN, LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN programs) and Medical Assistant certificate or diploma programs
Who can apply: Students currently enrolled in, or formally accepted into, an accredited nursing or medical assistant program and maintain at least a 3.0 gpa or greater.

How to Apply

Complete the application form (see details below).
Write a personal essay responding to the prompt below.
Submit your application before the month of June.

Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee, and recipients are notified by email. Awards are distributed on or after June 12 of each year.

Essay Prompt

In 400–600 words, tell us why you would be a great candidate for the John Metianu Scholarship. You might consider sharing what inspired you to pursue a career in nursing or as a medical assistant, a challenge you’ve overcome along the way, and how you hope to make a difference in the lives of the patients you’ll one day serve.

Support the Fund

This scholarship was inspired by the outpouring of love and support shown to John’s family through his memorial fund. If you’d like to contribute to or sponsor the John Metianu Scholarship, please contact hello@childscholars.org

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After two years of groundwork, Emmanuel created Child Scholars as a non-profit corporation so that friends and family could easily donate to Veritas Academy.

Progress Thus Far

Since that time we moved from rental buildings to our own plot of land that was purchased in 2016 and have built 10 classrooms. The first floor has five rooms and is full with about 40 children ages preschool through elementary school.

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