We Are Proud to Announce the 2025
Scholarship Winners!

It’s an honor to provide scholarships to students living with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions as they pursue their academic endeavors. The Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program honors the perseverance of these individuals and recognizes students engaged in a wide range of educational pursuits. The Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program would also like to commend all of this year’s entrants and wish them continued success with their inspiring achievements.

The 2025 Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program recipients are:

Undergraduate Scholar Awards
  • Maya Fischler – Brown University
  • Annie Jones – Colorado State University
  • Ethan Leicht – University of Louisville
  • Maggie Schaefer – Creighton University
  • Keaton Van Nostrand – Florida State University
  • Anonymous Winner – Name and Institution withheld by request
Graduate Scholar Awards
  • Samantha Smith – Harvard Business School
  • Alex Weary – Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Anonymous Winner – Name and Institution withheld by request
Single Parent/Working Parent Scholar Award
  • Miriam McCarter – Brigham Young University Law School

Please revisit in mid
February 2026 for our
2026/2027 application period.

CLOSED

“We understand that balancing higher education with GI challenges can be overwhelming, which is why we are committed to providing financial support to students who persevere, ensuring their health does not hinder their academic success.”

- Nicola Kayel
Sr. Vice President Marketing, Salix Pharmaceuticals

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