We are Proud to Announce the 2024
Scholarship Winners!

It’s an honor to provide scholarships to students living with GI conditions as they pursue their academic endeavors. The Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program recognizes students engaged in a wide range of educational pursuits with scholarships in four categories. 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 2024 Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program recipients are:

Undergraduate Scholar Awards
  • Abigail Singer – University of Michigan
  • Milo Eaton – Emerson College
  • Divya Mehrish – Stanford University
  • Sophia Zar – University of Pittsburgh
Graduate Scholar Awards
  • Rohit Aita – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Kendall Ciesemier – Harvard Divinity School
  • Aisha Young – Emory University
  • Kyle Weil– Harvard Business School
Working Parent’s Scholar Award
  • Jasmine Castigliano – Antioch University Seattle
Single Parent Scholar Award
  • Kourtney Moon – Austin Community College

Please revisit in Mid
February 2025 for our
2025/2026 application period.

“We know it can be difficult to juggle higher education with GI challenges, so we remain dedicated to providing financial assistance to students who have not allowed their disease to stand in the way of their academic achievements.”

- Nicola Kayel
Sr. Vice President Marketing, Salix Pharmaceuticals