Natasia Evans says Dr. Barry Wint scholarship will ease path into medical school

Natasia Evans says receiving the 2025 Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship will make it easier for her to begin medical school by reducing the financial strain tied to her studies. Speaking during the scholarship awards ceremony, Evans said the support means she can move forward with her training without carrying the same level of worry about money.

The scholarship programme, now in its second year, is aimed at helping to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders. Evans was introduced as one of the first-time recipients in this year's cohort and said she was very excited to be selected for the award.

She explained that the scholarship matters not only because it supports her entry into medical school, but also because it lessens the burden on her family as she starts that journey. Evans said the assistance removes a major obstacle and gives her one less concern as she focuses on her education.

Evans also shared what led her to choose medicine. She said the decision grew out of a negative experience during a visit to a doctor's office. That encounter, she said, left her determined to pursue a career in which she could help ensure future patients do not face the same kind of experience.

The interview closed with words of encouragement for Evans as she continues her studies. The segment formed part of coverage from the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship awards, which highlighted its latest group of awardees and its focus on developing future leaders in healthcare.