Two former standout Malden High student-athletes receive national nursing scholarships from VIM & VIGR

Sarah Whitehouse and Nour Chouiki pursued their passions at UConn and UMass Boston

By Steve Freker

Two former Malden High School student-athletes who are performing for their collegiate teams are two of only four recipients nationally who have received a substantial nursing scholarship from a national manufacturing company. VIM & VIGR, maker of stylish and comfortable compression socks for all walks of life, is pleased to announce the four inspiring winners of its fourth annual nursing scholarship awards. Each recipient will receive a scholarship award of $3,435 to be used towards their academic pursuits in the field of nursing.

An immigrant from Syria, Malden High graduate Nour Chouiki enrolled in an accelerated nursing program after a successful collegiate soccer career and graduating summa cum laude as an undergraduate. Chouiki, a member of the UMass Boston women’s soccer team, will use her scholarship for the University of Massachusetts Boston Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing program and hopes to enter the fast-paced Emergency Department. “The chaos and urgency I experienced growing up in Syria have fueled my passion for Emergency Department nursing, where quick thinking and decisive actions make a real difference,” Chouiki said.

Also, a Malden High grad, Sarah Whitehouse will use her scholarship towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Connecticut. Currently a certified nursing assistant in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Boston Children’s Hospital, Whitehouse hopes to work in the Pediatric field upon graduation. “I am passionate about this field because it offers the chance to profoundly influence the health and wellbeing of young patients,” said Whitehouse.

“Each summer we can’t wait to review applications for our nursing scholarship program and select our top candidates,” said Michelle Huie, founder of VIM & VIGR. “Nurses are an integral part of the medical profession and often the first point of contact for patients. We are honored to show our support for these amazing women in pursuit of their academic and professional dreams.”

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