Twelve years ago, Jensen Optometrists began an annual scholarship program that awarded $500 to a Grinnell High School senior who plans on attending college and studying in the health sciences. Congratulations and best of luck to Payal Patel, our 2021 recipient!

Payal Patel is the daughter of Vijay and Joy Patel. She is attending Johns Hopkins this fall to study medicine and pursue a career as a neurosurgeon. While at Grinnell High School, she has participated in Student Council, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Large Group Speech, and plays the saxophone in the Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Community Band, and Jazz Band. She was a member of the Honor Roll every trimester while at GHS. Payal's honors/awards include: acceptance into Grinnell College's Advanced Scholars Program, National Honor Society Member (junior and senior years), Class 3A Honor Band Participant, Iowa High School Music Association Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, Distinguished Academic Achievement Award in Cross Country, Basketball, and Soccer, and the All-Academic Team for Cross Country, Basketball, and Soccer. Payal is extremely bright and talented and we're honored to present this healthcare scholarship to her. We have no doubt that Payal will accomplish great things and we look forward to hearing what the future holds for her. We wish her the very best of luck in her future endeavors. Congratulations on your achievements and graduating with the GHS class of 2021. Go Tigers!

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Former Recipients

2010: Molly Wray
2011: Sarah Kriegel
2012: Ashlin Burnham
2013: Samantha Ramsey
2014: Hannah O'Polka

2015: Catelyn Graham
2016: Baylee Kivett
2017: Morgan Brennecke
2018: Danica Nolton
​2019: Jarett Rose

2020: Madison Schrack &
​Addyson Petig
2021: Payal Patel