The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently established the Diane Bisanar Scholarship through Chesapeake College to honor a long-time volunteer and to support students studying for careers in health care.

A native of Easton, Bisanar has been an influential member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for 30 years. The scholarship was named in her honor when she retired as treasurer of the Auxiliary in June.

The Diane Bisanar Scholarship will be awarded once a year to a student in the Chesapeake College radiology technology, surgical technology, physical therapist assistant or nursing programs. This new scholarship adds to the two scholarships offered by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for Chesapeake College nursing students.

Chesapeake College will award the Diane Bisanar Scholarship to residents of Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Kent counties who expresses an interest in applying for employment at Memorial Hospital after graduation. The Diane Bisanar Scholarship covers tuition, fees and books. The student must maintain a C average or better in order to remain eligible for scholarship renewal.

For more information about the Diane Bisanar Scholarship, contact Mindy Schaffer, director of financial aid, Chesapeake College, 410-827-5845 or visit www.chesapeake.edu.