We are Proud to Announce the 2026 Scholarship Winners!

Thank you to all the applicants for your interest in the scholarship and for taking the time to apply

It’s an honor to provide scholarships to students living with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions as they pursue their academic endeavors. The Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program honors the perseverance of these individuals and recognizes students engaged in a wide range of educational pursuits. The Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program would also like to commend all of this year’s entrants and wish them continued success with their inspiring achievements.

The 2026 Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program recipients are:

Undergraduate Scholar Awards
  • AnnaBelle Deaner – Brown University
  • Chad Barnes – Northeastern University
  • Churnika Gudla Venkata Siva – University of Florida
  • Michael Cooper – Fairfield University
  • Sean Gibson – Rutgers University
  • Anonymous Winner – Name and Institution withheld by request
Graduate Scholar Awards
  • Fadi Salib – Keck Graduate Institute
  • Nishant Chadha – Weill Cornell Medical College
  • Richard Tirado – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Working and/or Single Parent’s Scholar Award
  • Elena Filip – University of Michigan - Dearborn

Application period: Please revisit in Mid February 2027 for our 2027/2028 application period

CLOSED

“We understand that balancing higher education with GI challenges can be overwhelming, which is why we are committed to providing financial support to students who persevere, ensuring their health does not hinder their academic success.”

- Nicola Kayel
Sr. Vice President Marketing, Salix Pharmaceuticals

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