Sharing Network Foundation Awards Health Sciences Scholarships to Six New Jersey Students

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Sharing Network Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Health Sciences Scholarships, awarded to six exceptional college students from New Jersey who are dedicated to careers that support the lifesaving field of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

Anika Bhatnagar – Edison, NJ | Temple University, Pre-Med Health Scholar Program (BS/MD), Major: Biology
Anika’s passion for healthcare and organ donation is deeply personal: her mother donated a kidney to save the life of her father. Inspired by her family’s experience, she volunteers with NJ Sharing Network to raise awareness. She excels academically, gaining hands-on experience through research and clinical internships, and is also the co-founder and CEO of FallVision, LLC, a startup developing wearable technology to improve senior safety. Anika aspires to become an internal medicine physician specializing in nephrology.

Emma Corradino – Piscataway, NJ | Moravian University, Major: Nursing
Emma’s connection to organ and tissue donation began at age five when she attended NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life with her family’s Team Lois. The team honors her aunt’s mother, who passed away in 2010 and gave the gift of life through organ donation. Emma has volunteered with Team Lois for years, creating chalk art tributes, helping design team shirts, and educating peers about the importance of registering as organ donors. Now in her third year of nursing at Moravian University, Emma has completed her first clinical rotations, gaining hands-on experience in oncology and learning how hospital teams and organ procurement organizations collaborate to save lives.

Soleil Duvivier – Piscataway, NJ | Chamberlain University, Major: Nursing
Soleil is a first-generation college student pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University. Her passion for healthcare and organ donation stems from her late grandfather, who passed away in 2011 and saved lives by donating his kidneys. Inspired by his generosity, Soleil is dedicated to becoming a nurse who combines medical skill with compassion and advocacy for patients. While balancing academics and employment, she hopes to work in research and contribute to health equity and innovation across diverse populations in New Jersey and beyond.

Alexander Rausch – Tinton Falls, NJ | Case Western Reserve University, Major: Biochemistry
Alexander is a biochemistry student at Case Western Reserve University whose commitment to organ and tissue donation spans research and clinical advocacy. He works as a preservationist with Transplant Advocates, assisting in maintaining donor hearts for transplantation, and has held multiple research and clinical roles. He also volunteers at the Transplant House of Cleveland, supporting transplant recipients and their families. Inspired by the courage of donors and recipients, Alexander plans to pursue a career in medicine and transplantation research.

Angelyna Scheck – Newton, NJ | Eastwick College, Major: Mortuary Sciences
Angelyna is a student at Eastwick College pursuing a degree in Mortuary Sciences, with a deep commitment to supporting families through the funeral services profession. Her passion for organ and tissue donation stems from a personal experience when a close family member received a lifesaving transplant from her uncle, who tragically passed away at a young age. Angelyna’s professional work in funeral services allows her to provide support and comfort to grieving families during difficult times. She is dedicated to combining empathy, education, and advocacy in her career to honor donor legacies and support those in need.

Emma Szabo – Montvale, NJ | Penn State University, Major: Biobehavioral Health
Emma is pursuing a degree in Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University, inspired by her father’s experiences with two kidney transplants. Her personal connection to organ and tissue donation has shaped her career aspirations, motivating her to become a nurse practitioner who supports both patients and their families. Emma has also contributed to her community through volunteer work with Penn State’s THON and Teens Against Cancer.

“These remarkable students inspire us with their dedication to making a difference in the lives of others,” said Amanda Tibok, Executive Director of the Sharing Network Foundation. “Their commitment underscores the importance of NJ Sharing Network’s mission, and we are thrilled to support their journey. We are confident that each of these scholarship recipients will contribute significantly in their future careers in healthcare.”

The Sharing Network Foundation’s Health Sciences Scholarship Program is open to New Jersey residents currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university, majoring in fields such as nursing, social work, medical technology, or biology. Applicants are required to demonstrate a connection to organ and tissue donation and transplantation through personal experience, advocacy efforts, or professional aspirations.

For more information about the Sharing Network Foundation’s scholarships and other programs, please visit www.SharingNetworkFoundation.org/Scholarship.

About NJ Sharing Network

NJ Sharing Network is a federally designated nonprofit organization committed to saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue. Headquartered in New Providence, NJ Sharing Network partners with 54 local hospitals and is recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing organ procurement organizations (OPOs). With over three million New Jerseyans registered as organ and tissue donors, NJ Sharing Network was honored as NJBIZ’s 2024 Nonprofit Business of the Year. To learn more, get involved, or register as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org

About the Sharing Network Foundation

The Sharing Network Foundation supports the work of NJ Sharing Network. The Foundation is committed to increasing the number of lives saved through clinical advancement, family support, public awareness and education about the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. For more information or to make a contribution, visit www.SharingNetworkFoundation.org

PHOTO CREDITS – Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network