Every member of the inaugural class at the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine has received scholarship support for the 2026-27 academic year, helping make a medical education more accessible for all 64 first-year medical students.
Every member of the inaugural class at the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine has received scholarship support for the 2026-27 academic year, helping make a medical education more accessible for all 64 first-year medical students.
The scholarships reflect the School of Medicine’s commitment to investing in its students and preparing the next generation of physicians to serve communities across Southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
“It gladdens me to see how the School of Medicine is investing in its community through scholarships to incoming medical students,” said Alyssa Stroten ’30D. “I cannot imagine what my career path would have looked like without the financial support, as it takes a great deal of stress off my mind.
“As a Fayetteville native, I am honored to be found worthy of a scholarship, and I look forward to any opportunity to give back to my community.”
Scholarship support for the inaugural class includes the Cape Fear Valley Health Scholarship, the Medical Scholars Program Scholarship funded by The Anonymous Trust, the Cumberland Community Foundation Scholarship, the Cumberland County Commissioners Scholarship, and the Drs. Rakesh and Vinita Gupta Annual Merit Scholarship.
“As a former student who benefited from financial aid and scholarship support, I take great pride in my role,” said Tamara Peterkin, financial aid coordinator. “I am honored to help our future physicians access the resources they need to pursue their education.
“Our scholarship recipients are among the most talented and deserving students in the country, and it is inspiring to hear how the generosity of our donors and community partners will have a lasting impact on our students.”
For the School of Medicine’s first class, this milestone represents more than financial assistance; it is an investment in future physicians who will help advance health and improve access to care throughout the region.
“As a husband and father of two, the supported my dream of becoming a physician and helped make that dream a reality,” said Alex Mostella ’30D.
As the members of the Class of 2030 began their medical education in July, they did so with the support of a community that believes in their potential and in the impact they will make as future physicians.
For more information about the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, please visit methodist.edu/medicine.