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CITY, ND – The CHI Mercy Auxiliary is accepting applications for two scholarships. Each year, one scholarship is given out to recipients that are enrolled in a Medical Health Care related career. The scholarship is provided by funds raised by CHI Mercy Health’s Auxiliary. The second 0 scholarship is a one-time memorial/donation from the family of Mertice Rood and is specifically for someone seeking a degree as a nurse. Please note on the application you are applying for the “Mertice Rood Nursing Scholarship”.
To be eligible for Auxiliary scholarships the below criteria is required:
· Employees who have completed 2 years of full-time or part-time employment at Mercy Hospital and have been accepted or are furthering their education in healthcare
· Or volunteers who have completed 30 hours of volunteer time during the previous year and are seeking a degree in healthcare.
· Graduating high school seniors who attend school and/or reside in Barnes County, ND, and who are children or grandchildren of current CHI Mercy Health employees or volunteers.
Please contact Lisa Urbatsch in the CHI Mercy Health Administration office (direct #845-6486 or lisaurbatsch@catholichealth.net) to get an application or go online to: www.mercyhospitalvalleycity.org under the Scholarships tab. The deadline to apply is May 27, 2016.
Mercy Healthcare Foundation is also excited to announce it is accepting applications for three scholarships. Each year, two Nursing scholarships are given out to recipients that are enrolled in an accredited nursing program. One of the scholarships is provided by funds contributed by Mercy Hospital’s Nursing Department which is matched by the foundation.
The second Nursing scholarship comes from a fund set up to honor LaVonne Reidman. The family of Lavonne Reidman established this scholarship in 2005 in memory of Lavonne and her dedication to the nursing profession. Mercy HealthCare Foundation is managing this scholarship for the Reidman Family.
Finally, there is a third scholarship offered that is open to anyone pursuing a General Medical career, including technician programs.
Spokeswoman Stephanie Mayfield says to share this information with your co-workers, friends, family and anyone you can think of that may be able to benefit from these funds.
For more info contact Stephanie Mayfield in the Mercy Healthcare Foundation office at 845-6557 or stephaniemayfield@catholichealth.net to get an application or go online to: www.mercyhospitalvalleycity.org under the Scholarships tab. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2016.