HEALTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIP

ONE HEALTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is to be awarded to a qualified third year, or above, college student who has been accepted into a health-related program (OT, PT, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.) at a non-technical college or university. AMOUNT: The amount will be $2,000.00, payable on or before August 15 to one selected recipient.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

 Resident of Jackson County, or  Graduated from a high school in Jackson County, or  Currently employed at a health care facility/agency in Jackson County for a minimum of one year, or  Has served as a BRMH Volunteen (for the Volunteen Scholarship).

CRITERIA:

The selection of this recipient will be based on academic performance, financial need, demonstrated health career interest, and leadership in school or community activities as stated in the essay portion of the application form.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Application forms are available on the Black River Memorial Hospital website at brmh.net/volunteer or by writing to Sarah Osegard at Black River Memorial Hospital, 711 West Adams Street, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, or e-mail at osegards@brmh.net. Phone requests can be made by contacting Sarah at 715-284-3606. Applications must be completed and submitted to the Scholarship Committee by April 15 th . A copy of your most recent transcript is required with your application (unofficial is accepted). SELECTION:

Selection of the scholarship recipient will be done by a committee composed of members of the hospital Partners, a Guidance Counselor who will rotate each year from high schools in Jackson County and one community health professional.