Dear Scholarship Applicant:
Applications for Schneck Foundation Allied Health Scholarships are now being accepted. Please carefully review this informational letter and the Scholarship Requirements / Guidelines to assist you in completing your Application Packet.
To be eligible for consideration at time of submission, your Application Packet must be complete and include the following items:
Completed two-page application form
Upload Official transcript of most-recent grades
Upload Proof of Acceptance to the school you plan to attend
Upload Two signed Letters of Recommendation
Upload Typed, one-page autobiographical letter summarizing your objectives for further education, need for assistance, and your desire to pursue a career in healthcare.
Application Packet must be received in its entirety by March 15. Late or incomplete Application Packets will not be accepted.
To be considered candidates must apply each year for the annual Allied Health Scholarship.
Information in your Application Packet may be shared with the Schneck Medical Center Human Resources Department.
By signing and submitting this Application Form, you grant permission and consent to release your information to media outlets (including, but not limited to: newspapers, television, radio, journals, magazines, social media, and other print or electronic media) and the general public.
After the Scholarship Committee has completed their review, you will be notified accordingly by letter.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Foundation at (812) 524-4244 or foundation@schneckmed.org.
REQUIREMENTS/GUIDELINES:
MISSION: To encourage candidates who are interested in pursuing a course of study to qualify them to work in a technical/professional career in a hospital by providing financial assistance.
GUIDELINES:
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Primary consideration will be given to Jackson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington County residents. Residents of other counties may be considered based on available funds and at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
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Careers in the following allied health/clinical support areas will be considered:
Certified Surgical Technologist, CT Technologist, Laboratory Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Physician Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Technician (Certified), Respiratory Therapist (Registered), Speech-Language Pathologist. Other careers may be approved by Scholarship Committee.
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To be considered for an award, candidate must submit completed application no later than March 15 of the current application year. (Applications are available online at www.schneckfoundation.org, www.schneckmed.org, at the Schneck Foundation/Development Office, and through your local High School Counselor.)
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Candidate must be accepted at a school and program of study in a technical/professional field to be eligible for an award.
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Candidate must submit proof of acceptance to the school they plan to attend and provide their most recent transcript of grades.
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Candidate must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA to be considered.
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The Foundation Scholarship Committee includes members of the Schneck Foundation Board, the Schneck Hospital Administrator (or his representative), and the Schneck Vice President Workforce and Organizational Development.
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Scholarship award must be used for tuition only, not books, travel, housing, etc.