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Career Discovery Day Scholarships

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF MCCOOK

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500 per award

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Career Discovery Day Scholarships

Funder: Community Hospital Health Foundation

Award Amount: $500 per scholarship

Purpose: Recognize exceptional high school seniors who exhibit a passion for pursuing a college education in healthcare.

    Eligibility

  • Must be high school seniors
  • Must demonstrate sincere commitment to a healthcare career
  • Must submit a one to two-page essay titled "Why I want to explore Healthcare as a career"

    Selection Criteria

    Essay should outline:
  • Chosen field of interest in healthcare
  • Motivations behind passion for healthcare career

Geographic Scope

Open to high school seniors from the McCook, Nebraska region and surrounding areas (applicants from Nebraska and Kansas noted in 2024 recipients)

Contact Information

Community Hospital Health Foundation Phone: (308) 344-7222 Website: www.chmccook.org/foundation

Background

These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Community Hospital Health Foundation donors. The program has been operating since at least 2024.

    Recent Recipients

  • 2025: Aubrey Rogers (McCook, NE), Aubrey Broz (Hayes Center, NE), Payton Truksa (Indianola, NE)
  • 2024: Kyla Patel (McCook, NE), Xavia Brenn (Atwood, KS), Berkley Warner (Arapahoe, NE)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submit Essay
- Write a one to two-page essay
- Title: "Why I want to explore Healthcare as a career"
- Include chosen field of interest in healthcare
- Explain motivations behind passion for healthcare career

2. Contact for More Information
- Call Community Hospital Health Foundation: (308) 344-7222
- Visit: www.chmccook.org/foundation

    Required Materials

  • One to two-page essay (as described above)

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

education

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