Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship Endowment

13/06/2025

The EWC Medical Scholarship is honored to award another scholarship, through our Endowment with the RI Foundation, to a graduating student of The Met High School. We are happy to announce Hadayza Rodriguez Garcia as the 2025 recipient!

Hadayza will be attending Simmons University with plans to participate in the 3+3 accelerated program. This program will allow her to study Health, Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy. Their long-term goals are to pursue their passion for women’s sports and become a Sports Physiotherapist. While attending The Met Hadayza completed an internship with Saint Anne’s Hospital in their Diagnostic Imaging department, participated in the MIT Critical Care Datathon event, partnered with the Parent Support Network of RI for a project, and interned with multiple physical therapists who focused on rehabilitation, optimal function, and post-operations. Her various projects involved researching Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, AI Sciences, Children’s Healthcare, Orthopedics for student athletes, and developed an anatomy and physiology curriculum. In addition to these experiences, Hadayza has also acted as Captain to her Junior Varsity Volleyball Team, President of the Competitive Stock Pitch Club, completed more than 136 hours of community services, and built a peer tutoring and translating program within her building to strengthen support for students, staff and families. These are just a few examples of her accomplishments so far.

Hadayza, your research, work experiences and projects have shown true dedication to the vast world of healthcare, your communities and passion for women's sports. Your confidence and enthusiasm will guide you in your future. Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone who makes the Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship possible and honors Ms. Elayne’s memory each day.

04/05/2025

Today we remember Elayne Walker-Cabral. With May being a time for many celebrations, accomplishments, and a new season of joy, we thank Ms. Elayne for all the love, support and care she poured into our community. Her positive impacts continue and are beyond appreciated.

17/06/2024

Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship 2024 Recipient

This June the EWC Medical Scholarship was able to award another scholarship winner, through our Endowment with the RI Foundation, to a graduating student of The Met High School. We are honored to announce Agenxnie Anderson as this year’s recipient!

Agenxnie plans to major in Psychology on the pre-medicine track and minor in Neuroscience while attending the University of Rhode Island Honors Program. Her long-term goal is to attend medical school with an interest in Cardiothoracic surgery. While attending The Met Agenxnie has pursued healthcare and law. Her hands-on experiences include interning with a local law firm, two state hospitals, working with local organizations, and more. She attended a Brown University Medical Program that allowed her to participate in dissections, patient diagnosis, research presentations, and lab work, including testing pharmaceutical drugs on cancer cells in a lab. For Agenxnie’s Senior Thesis Project she established a Red Cross Club for her school (The Met Red Cross Club), which now supports over 30 student members with certifications, volunteer opportunities, guest speakers, blood donations, and lesson plans.

Agenxnie, your passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for your future will take you far. We are positive you’ll do great things and make a difference in any path you take. Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone who makes the Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship possible and honors Ms. Elayne’s memory each day.

04/05/2024

Remembering Elayne Walker-Cabral today on her eighth year anniversary. She inspired us to do good for ourselves and for others.

19/06/2023

Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship 2023 Recipient

The EWC Medical Scholarship is proud to announce that this June we were able to award our tenth scholarship winner, through our Endowment with the RI Foundation, to a graduating student of The Met High School.

Shirley Chen is this year’s recipient! Shirley will be studying biology in the honors program at the University of Rhode Island. While attending The Met Shirley has interned with two private medical offices and one hospital, received certifications from Penn Foster, participated in medical programs hosted by Brown University, and completed multiple college classes related to STEM. She has been highlighted for her ability to effectively manage the front office at her most recent internship at a pediatric practice. These experiences, along with many other accomplishments, have made Shirley confident and dedicated to pursuing medicine as a career. What stood out the most about Shirley is her dedication to improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare within her community.

Congratulations Shirley on all your hard work and best wishes for your bright future! Remember that you make a difference.

Thank you to those who make the Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship possible and honor Ms. Elayne’s memory.

04/05/2023

Thinking of Elayne Walker-Cabral today on her seventh year anniversary 1959-2016. Always remembered and loved.

28/06/2022

Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship 2022 Recipient

The EWC Medical Scholarship is happy to announce that on June 11 we were able to award a scholarship winner, through our Endowment with the RI Foundation, to a graduating student of The Met High School.

Guadalupe Anguilu Vargas is this year’s recipient! She will be pursuing her dream of becoming a Veterinarian by studying Animal Science while attending college. While in high school, Guadalupe has interned with Buttonwood Park Zoo, studied Marine Biology, and had multiple shadow days and interviews with Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians where she observed animal surgeries and learned the skills necessary to work in the profession. She also completed the NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Training program through the online college Penn Foster during her junior year. These are just a few of her accomplishments that showcase her bright future.

Congratulations Guadalupe on everything you have accomplished so far! Best wishes on pursuing your passion.

Thank you to those who make the EWC Medical Scholarship possible and honor Ms. Elayne’s memory.

02/06/2022

The Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship is made possible by the support of our community. The scholarship is especially supported by Ms. Elayne’s family and close friends, including Ms. Elayne’s late great aunt, Largie M. Richardson. Aunt Largie lived in Massachusetts, loved her family and community, aided various charities, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Salve Regina University. Before her passing in 2020, Aunt Largie dedicated a portion of her memorial trust to the Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship Endowment Fund. Her trust also made contributions to the United Negro College Fund and the Kenneth R Walker Scholarship Fund at Providence College. Thank you Largie Richardson for your charitable contribution and your influence on Ms. Elayne, as well as our greater community.

04/05/2022

Remembering Elayne Walker-Cabral today. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. ❤️

13/11/2021

22/06/2021

Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship 2021 recipient

I am happy to announce that this June we were able to award another scholarship winner, through our Endowment with the RI Foundation, to a graduating student of the Met High School. This year also marks Ms. Elayne’s fifth year anniversary and it is beautiful to see how her memory continues.

Jeirys Espinal is this year’s recipient! Jeirys will be pursuing a degree in nursing while attending Rhode Island College. She has already received her CNA State License, has experience working with nursing home patients, and obtained a job with Lifespan at Rhode Island Hospital working with oncology patients, which she will continue while attending college. Jeirys achieved these amazing accomplishments and more before graduating high school. Congratulations Jeirys on all of your hard work and best of luck pursuing your passion.

Thank you to those who make the Elayne Walker-Cabral Medical Scholarship possible and honor Ms. Elayne’s memory.

04/05/2021

Today we remember Ms. Elayne Walker-Cabral on her fifth year anniversary. Thank you for inspiring us to do good in our world.❤️