Eleven students were selected as the recipients of the 2009 Blum Family Scholarship at Bethesda Memorial Hospital on July 20.

Each of the students will receive $5,000 toward a four-year college degree. The students were all children of employees of the hospital.

Peter Blum founder of Blum’s Furniture established the Blum Scholarship for Bethesda Healthcare System in 2000 with two $5,000 scholarships. In its 10th year, the program has grown with eleven scholarships awarded this year.

Cynthia Forkner, spokeswoman for the hospital, said the program also awarded the remaining eleven candidates with a $1,000 scholarship for their academic and community achievements.

Blum said the program is a way to thank the many dedicated employees of the hospital and help their children reach their potential.

Scholarship applicants are required to meet established academic and community service criteria.

The 2009 recipients include:

• Shakiyla K. Campbell, of Riviera Beach, is a 2009 graduate of Suncoast Community High School’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. This fall, she will attend Valencia Community College in Orlando and plans to transfer to University of Central Florida in the spring to study business administration and psychology.

• Miranda R. Coleman, of Lake Worth, is a 2008 graduate of Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts. She is currently attending Palm Beach Community College with a goal to enter the field of broadcast journalism.

• Jaclyn I. Diaz, of Wellington, is a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She plans to attend the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Biomedical Certificate Program.

• Crystal A. Hoayun, of Lake Worth, is a recent graduate of Atlantic Community High School. She plans to attend Florida Atlantic University to study music.

• Christopher R. Jensen, of Boynton Beach, is a 2008 graduate of Lake Worth Christian School. He is currently attending Palm Beach Atlantic University majoring in English.

• Rachel Lafontant, of Boynton Beach, is a 2008 graduate and is currently attending Palm Beach Community College to study nursing.

• Elyse B. Lautenschlager, of Boynton Beach, is a recent graduate of Park Vista High School and is currently attending the University of Central Florida where she hopes to enter the Radio and Television Program.

• Kacey J. Mahler, of Boynton Beach, is a 2009 graduate of Park Vista High School. This fall, she will attend Florida State University to major in hospitality management.

• Vincent W. Martincavage, of Boynton Beach, is a 2009 graduate of Atlantic Community High School. This fall, he will attend Palm Beach Community College to major in pharmacy.

• Lucy A. Morisset, of Lake Worth, is a 2009 graduate of Inlet Grove Community High School. She will attend Nova Southeastern University this fall to major in pharmacy.

• Ryan A. Ruark, of Boynton Beach, is a 2008 graduate of the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts. He is currently attending Palm Beach Atlantic University seeking a double major in nursing and music.