01/05/2026
Celebrating Life, and Legacy on My Birthday!
I'm thrilled to announce that "The Legacy of Healing: The Dr. Stephanie Thompson Nursing Scholarship" is officially open for 2026!
Each year on my birthday, I celebrate by empowering a passionate Heber Springs High School senior who dreams of a future in nursing. This scholarship isn't just about financial support—it's about fostering the next generation of healthcare heroes who will carry forward a legacy of compassion, excellence, and innovation in our community.
As a proud Class of 1998 Heber Springs High School graduate, this scholarship is my way of giving back to the school and community that raised me. Each year on my birthday, I open applications for one or more HSHS seniors with a heart for nursing. The $500 award is presented at the spring awards ceremony—and it's one of my favorite moments of the year. This scholarship is about more than money—it's about believing in someone's dream to heal, serve, and make a difference in the lives of others.
Nursing changed my life. It gave me purpose, community, and the privilege of walking alongside people in their most vulnerable moments. If you're a senior at HSHS with that same calling, I want to hear from you.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/NfJb9D8JScW2nPrV9
𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡: 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨'𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐟 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝.
Here's to another year of healing, hope, and raising up the next generation of nurses in our community!