A Lake Land College student is receiving national recognition — and a scholarship to help her finish her degree.

Sarah Housh of Charleston has been named an Oberndorf Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, earning a 15-hundred dollar scholarship.

Housh is a liberal arts student at Lake Land College and has been active on campus since enrolling in the fall of 2024. She serves as president of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and has worked as a teaching assistant, math tutor and lab assistant. She was also nominated last year for Lake Land’s Non-Traditional Student of the Year Award.

Right now, Housh is leading an effort to organize the official Lake Land archives as the college prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Before enrolling, Housh faced significant mental health challenges that delayed her path to higher education. College officials say her scholarship is a testament to her resilience and determination.

The Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship helps Phi Theta Kappa students overcome unexpected financial barriers as they work to complete their associate degrees. Housh plans to graduate in the spring of 2026 and transfer to a university, with the goal of becoming a museum archivist.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship can find more information through Phi Theta Kappa.