Scholarships in Health-related Field

Centerpoint Medical Center Medical Staff Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an employee or the dependent of an employee of Centerpoint Medical Center who will major in a health-related field.

 

National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge - Blood Drive Organizer Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a student organizer for the National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge. Selection also based upon cumulative GPA, leadership, and community service.

 

Altru Health Systems Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a current student who is majoring in a health related field. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Dr. Frank Veden Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a student who is pursuing a career in the health care industry with a desire to live and utilize their training in a rural setting. Minimum 2.0 GPA.

 

Honey Lake Hospice Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must have successfully completed their first semester of college with a minimum 2.5 GPA and will be continuing their education in the field of nursing, medicine, or related health care field at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. The applicant should have an interest in gerontology, oncology and/or hospice and palliative care and be able to express that interest in an essay.

 

Litchman Family Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 3

Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior at Evergreen State College majoring in a healthcare-related field who meets one of the following criteria: first generation student, Native American, Hispanic/Latino, African American, a parent, age 24-26, high level of student loan indebtedness. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

George and Helen Stowell Scholarship (Medical)

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Henderson County public high school who is a native of Henderson County. Applicant must be planning to pursue a career in a health related field (other than physician). Selection based on merit (minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1000). Extracurricular involvement and financial need are required.