Vania McBride
2024-2025 Junior
From Chula Vista, CA
Vania McBride
$5,000 USS Santa Barbara Scholarship sponsored by Commissioning Committee of the USS Santa Barbara Recipient

College:

National University

Major:

Nursing

Academic & Extracirricular Highlights:

  • 3.57 High School College GPA
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse at SS Vascular
  • Navy Spouse and Full-time Caregiver to Family

Quotes:

“She is a team player who uses her charismatic personality to pull players onto the team that might not normally engage in working with others. Her community and patients will be fortunate when she is equipped with the knowledge needed to perform at her full potential. She will save many lives both directly and indirectly.”

~ Ashleigh Lara, Registered Nurse-Administrative Assistant

“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Foundation and Commissioning Committee for investing in my future and believing in my potential. Your generosity has not only lightened the financial burden of pursuing higher education but has also provided me with the motivation and encouragement to continue striving for excellence in all aspects of my life. I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of your scholarship, and I am committed to making the most of this opportunity.”

~ Vania