Omni Family Health Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Outstanding Students Pursuing Careers in Healthcare
Bakersfield, California. – April 10, 2025
Omni Family Health, a leading healthcare provider serving Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards, including the launch of its inaugural Omni Family Health Employee Family Scholarship.
This year, 20 exceptional high school seniors have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of a college education in healthcare-related fields. The awardees include 15 extraordinary students from our local communities and 5 students who are children of Omni Family Health employees. These scholarships reflect Omni Family Health’s strong commitment to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals and community leaders.
“For over two decades, Omni Family Health has remained committed to investing in our youth and the future of healthcare,” said Francisco L. Castillon, Chief Executive Officer. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s graduating seniors. These students have demonstrated remarkable dedication, academic excellence, and a passion for healthcare. We are honored to support them as they begin their college journey.”
Since the inception of the scholarship program, Omni Family Health has awarded a total of $224,000 in scholarships to 224 deserving high school seniors across the region.
The record number of scholarships were carefully reviewed by the Omni Scholarship Committee , chaired by board member Susan Watkins. The committee evaluated applicants through a rigorous review process to ensure that the scholarships reflect both merit and potential. The Omni board of directors approved the final recommedations at their monthly meeting.
“At Omni Family Health, we believe that investing in our students is an investment in the health and well-being of our communities,” said Watkins. “It was a true privilege to help identify such promising students, and we look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the years to come.” Each recipient will be honored during their respective high school’s award ceremonies, where they will be formally presented with their scholarships.
Omni Family Health Community Scholarship Receipients
| Student Name | High School |
| Kevin Sanchez | Ridgeview High School |
| Inaya Gill | Stockdale High School |
| Mark Mikhail | Stockdale High School |
| Daniel Yuan | Stockdale High School |
| Steven Antonio Sanchez-Barrera | Sanger West High School |
| Jillian Fifield | El Diamante High School |
| Ashley Wilson | Stockdale High School |
| Elianna Garcia | East Bakersfield High School |
| Madison Ma | Bakersfield Christian High School |
| Parjot Sodhi | Ridgeview High School |
| Emma Wong | Liberty High School |
| Jagriti Jha | Stockdale High School |
| Hayden Gehring | Liberty High School |
| Zachary Garewal | Stockdale High School |
| Kaycie Huffman | Reedley Middle College High School |
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have resided in or graduated from a school within an Omni Family Health service area. Additionally, they must have expressed a strong interest in pursuing a healthcare career, graduated in the year of the award presentation, and maintained a minimum GPA of 3.5. A letter of recommendation from individuals familiar with the scholarship candidates were also required.
Omni Family Health Employee Family Scholarship Recipients
| Student Name | High School |
| Ella Samaniego | Frontier High School |
| Japleen Bindra | Stockdale High School |
| Darsev Singh | Stockdale High School |
| Jasleene Zuniga | North High School |
| Alyssa Medina | Reedley High School |
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be an immediate family member and live with an Omni Family Health employee, express a strong interest in pursuing a healthcare career, graduated in the year of the award presentation, and maintained a minimum GPA of 3.2. A letter of recommendation from individuals familiar with the scholarship candidates were also required.
About Omni Family Health
Omni Family Health is a growing network of over 40 health centers throughout Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties. Since 1978, Omni has provided high-quality primary and preventative healthcare to individuals and families in our communities, including comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Omni’s committed providers and staff promote regular and continuous care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay as a mission-driven organization. Nearly 150,000 patients are cared for annually by Omni’s exceptional team of board-certified providers specializing in a broad range of primary and specialty care services. For more information, please visit our website.