Nia Phillips is the 2022 Bay Foundation Scholarship Winner

Nia Phillips is the 2022 Bay Foundation Scholarship Winner

Nia Phillips ‘23OD said she was “blown away” by a recent email that revealed she was the Rick Bay Foundation Scholarship winner.

“I had absolutely no idea. This is such a welcome surprise,” she said.

The Rick Bay Foundation Scholarship is available to a Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University student based on qualities embodying Bay’s commitment to the profession including integrity, compassion, partnership, and dedication to the greater good in the amount of $5,000.

This year’s recipient of the scholarship was no surprise within PCO/Salus.

“Nia was an easy selection for the Rick Bay Scholarship,” said Melissa Trego, OD ‘04, Resident ‘09, Dean of PCO/Salus. “As a student in the optometry program, she possesses and exhibits integrity, compassion and dedication to the greater good. We look forward to her continued contributions to her future patients and the profession.”