Tradition of Supporting Students Continues through Nursing Students Helping Nursing Students Scholarship
L-R Peter Sterling, Allyzza Smith and Clinton Community College President Ken Knelly
L-R Xavier Manalang, Samantha Caple, Dawn Maille, Peter Sterling, Allyzza Smith, Austin LaLonde, Kelly Neenan and Emma Pelerin
Peter Sterling and Allyzza Smith Honored for Excellence and Dedication in Nursing Program
News Release of Dec. 5, 2025, PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College’s Nursing Club, in partnership with the Clinton Community College Foundation, is proud to announce the recipients of the Nursing Students Helping Nursing Students Scholarship for the fall 2025 semester.
This semester’s recipients are Peter Sterling, a freshman nursing student, and Allyzza Smith, a senior nursing student. They each received a scholarship award in the amount of $500.
Established in 2022 by CCC Nursing Club executive officers, the scholarship was created to support fellow nursing students and foster a strong sense of community within Clinton’s nursing program. The first award was presented in 2023, and each semester, one freshman and one senior student are selected from applicants.
Senior and freshmen students are encouraged to apply, and one of each are chosen for the award.
“I’m incredibly proud of Peter and Allyzza,” said CCC Nursing Club President Kelly Neenan. “Their dedication to the nursing profession shines through their work at Clinton. They truly represent the values and spirit of the CCC Nursing Club.”
The scholarship is made possible with the support of the Clinton Community College Foundation.
“Partnering with the Nursing Club on this scholarship is another way to invest in our students and their bright futures,” said Executive Director of the CCC Foundation Steve Frederick. “Peter and Allyzza have shown remarkable devotion and passion for their education and careers, and we’re excited to see the difference they will make in healthcare.”
The CCC Nursing Club remains committed to supporting its members and fostering a culture of excellence, compassion and collaboration through initiatives such as the Nursing Students Helping Nursing Students Scholarship.
Learn more about the CCC Nursing Program.
Posted: December 6th, 2025 under General News.