Paris, Tennessee –– The Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation has announced Anna Claire Weatherford, a graduate of McKenzie High School, as the recipient of the 2025 McLean-Pedersen Endowment Scholarship. Anna Claire will be attending Jackson State Community College in the fall. Anna plans to obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology. She plans to pursue her career in Carroll, Henry or Weakley County and remain close to home. Her long term goal is to obtain certification to become an MRI Technologist.
The McLean-Pedersen Endowment Scholarship was created to support McKenzie High School graduates
who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field. The scholarship totals $6,000, distributed over four years at $1,500 per year. Eligible fields of study include nursing, radiology, paramedic training, physical therapy technology, and respiratory technology.
Anna Claire Weatherford was selected based on her academic excellence, strong character, and desire to make a difference through a career in healthcare. Her dedication to helping others and her commitment to her future goals make her an ideal recipient of this award.
To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 throughout their college career, ensuring continued focus and academic success.
The Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation extends its congratulations to Anna Claire Weatherford and wishes her every success as she begins this next chapter of her educational journey. Jennifer Culpepper serves as the President of Paris & Henry Healthcare Foundation, “We are happy to be able to continue the tradition of providing scholarships to students who are pursuing careers in the medical field. We hope to see these bright young minds bring their skills back home to care for patients in our community in the future.”
For more information about the McLean-Pedersen Endowment Scholarship and other opportunities through the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation, please visit www.hcmc-tn.org or call (731) 644-8536.
Photo, from left: LaShonda Williams, Foundation Board Member, Jennifer Culpepper, Foundation President, Kelly Weatherford, Anna Claire Weatherford (McKenzie HS), and Clara Weatherford.