It is with great pleasure that the Wisconsin Perfusion Society announces the winners of its 2025 Scholarship Essay Contest. By combining the generous donations of perfusionists and supporting corporations, the WPS has awarded over $33,000 in scholarships to date.
We would like to thank all students who submitted an essay in 2025. Please join in congratulating the 2025 award recipients and thanking the scholarship sponsors:
Taylor Bradley - Milwaukee School of Engineering
Caitlin Jodway - Milwaukee School of Engineering
Major Sponsors: Ronald Nichols - CCP Emeritus,
Innovative Medical Devices, Inc. and Heartbeat Perfusion Solutions, Inc.
Donations to the scholarship fund were also generously provided by many CCPs and Guests upon conference registration.
We sincerely thank you all for your support of Perfusion Education and our Student Scholarship Program!
Check back next January for the 2026 WPS Scholarship essay question and application form
Click below for information on the "Tony" Taraskiewicz Memorial Award
WPS Scholarships
WPS Essay Scholarships
As part of its mission, the WPS established opportunities for perfusion students via an essay writing competition. These scholarships are open to any non-employed perfusion student enrolled in an accredited perfusion program within the United States. All scholarships are financed by the pairing of private and corporate donations and are awarded at the Annual Education Meeting.