Dr. Ben Henderson Medical Career Advancement Memorial Scholarship
The recipient of the Dr. Ben Henderson Medical Career Advancement Memorial Scholarship is Candida Goehring, RN, Inservice Director and ER Supervisor
at Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Pictured (L-R) is Audrey Henderson, Candida Goehring, RN and Dr. Travis Henderson.
Who is selected?
The Foundation's goal is to award applicants who will choose to pursue a career with Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics or Golden Living Center. Award decisions will be made solely at the discretion of the Foundation's scholarship committee, and are final. Students who are awarded the Dr. Ben Henderson Medical Career Advancement Scholarship will be required to sign a scholarship agreement setting forth their commitment to serve rural residents upon successful completion of their medical program.
Eligibility
An applicant must be currently employed at Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics or Golden Living Center and must be in good standing. A reference from the applicants supervisor is a requirement for consideration for this scholarship.
An applicant must be pursuing a healthcare career in a profession involving direct patient care within the hospital setting. Some examples of these professions include: nursing, paramedic, pharmacy, surgical technology, radiology technology, laboratory technology, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
Applicants should inquire with the Foundation staff before they complete the application if they are unsure if requirements for eligibility are satisfied. All funds will be sent directly to the school attending and will be available second semester.
When to apply?
Scholarship applications are available annually the first week in February and must be completed and returned to the Foundation no later than the last business day in March. Decision will be communicated to the applicant by May 1st.
For more information about the Dr. Ben Henderson Medical Career Advancement Scholarship, call or e-mail at:
Phone: 605.845.8128
Email: klgregg@primecare.org
Mobridge Healthcare Foundation provides this annual scholarship opportunity to those pursuing their dream of service to others.