Poughkeepsie- Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers is accepting applications for the 2010 Nursing and Allied Health Careers Scholarship program. The annual program, now celebrating its 20th year helping those who strengthen out community, provides financial support to students pursuing degrees in health care.
"Last year 13 students received $12,000 in scholarship money," says Nicholas Shannon, Special Events Coordinator of the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation, which sponsors the program. "These scholarships are made possible, in part, through the generosity of community members. We are grateful for the growing support of the program and are looking forward to another year of awarding talented and deserving students."
To qualify for this financial award, applicants must have a Grade Point Average of 3.0 (B) and must be a resident of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam, or Columbia counties. Pre-med majors do not quality.
Applicant must be currently enrolled or have proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university as a full or part-time graduate or undergraduate student in a nursing or allied health care curriculum.
The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Owen Clarke Jr., will evaluate all academic records and letters of recommendation. Finalists will be chosen for personal interviews in early May. Scholarships, ranging in monetary value from $500 to $1,500, will be announced in June.
Completed application forms must be returned to the Saint Francis Health Care Foundation office by April 8. Faxed applications will not be accepted. For application forms and/or more information call the Foundation at 845-431-8707.
In addition to awards made by the Foundation, Saint Francis also offers scholarship opportunities for nursing students in conjunction with Dutchess Community College. For details contact the hospital's Education Dept. at 845-431-8828. |