Mercy Hospital Lincoln leaders are calling all high school seniors in Lincoln County, with plans to pursue a career in health care, to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded this year.
The hospital’s Volunteer Committee awards the scholarships in memory of Mr. Floyd B Dowell, Jr., hospital administrator from 1989 to 2009. In 2021, two $500 scholarships were awarded and in 2022, two $1,000 scholarships were awarded.
The scholarships provide financial assistance to community youth who are pursuing education in preparation for a career in health care (e.g. dietician, certified nursing assistant, radiology, technologist, phlebotomist, nurse, physical therapy assistant, etc.).
Scholastic Criteria:
•All applicants must be accepted in an accredited college or university for the 2023/2024 academic year and enrolled in a course of study leading to preparation in the health care field as a professional, paraprofessional or technical worker.
• The student demonstrates financial need.
• The student maintained a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Eligibility:
High school seniors who are U.S. citizens and attend a school in Lincoln County (Silex R-I, Elsberry R-II, Troy R-III and Winfield R-IV), or home-schooled living in Lincoln County are eligible to apply.
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