Mobridge Regional Healthcare Foundation Medical Career Scholarship
The recipient of the Mobridge Regional Healthcare Foundation Medical Career Scholarship for 2010 is Sabeion Garter. Sabeion graduated from Wakpala High School and will be attending The University of South Dakota pursuing a degree in Pre-Med. Rae O'Leary was also chosen as a recipient of this scholarship. Rae is currently a Registered Respiratory Therapist and is pursuing a Nursing Degree at Presentation College Lakota Campus in Eagle Butte.
Pictured (L-R) are Katie Gregg, Foundation Director, Rae O'Leary and Don Paulson, Board Member.
Who is selected?
The Foundation's goal is to award applicants who will choose to pursue a career in healthcare. Award decisions will be made solely at the discretion of the Foundation's scholarship committee, and are final. Students who are awarded the Mobridge Regional Healthcare Foundation Medical Career 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 either a Traditional or Non-Traditional student from the four county area (Campbell, Corson, Dewey and Walworth).
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 Mobridge Regional Healthcare Foundation Medical Career 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.