Community Healthcare Scholarship

Community Healthcare Scholarship

Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott (in partnership with Yavapai College Foundation and community partners)

Program Overview

A lucrative scholarship program providing full tuition coverage for nursing and radiologic technology students at Yavapai College. Recipients also receive an engraved stethoscope as a special gift.

History

• Established: 2011
• Founders: Late Seymour Baskin and late wife Sandy (initial funding)
• Partnership: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott and Yavapai College Foundation
• Impact to Date: $1.7 million in tuition erased for 216 students (nursing and radiologic technology)

Eligibility

• First-year students in Yavapai College nursing programs (Associate or Bachelor's degree)
• First-year students in radiologic technology programs

Program Partners

• Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott
• Yavapai College Foundation
• Fain Signature Group
• Mike and Tammy Fann
• Harold James Family Trust
• Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center
• Margaret T. Morris Foundation
• Beck Legacy Group
• Prescott Radiologists LLP

Award Includes

• Full tuition coverage
• Engraved stethoscope
• Reception in honor of scholars
• Community recognition and support

Contact Information

• Yavapai College Foundation: www.yc.edu/ycf
• YC Nursing Program: www.yc.edu/nursing
• Yavapai College: www.yc.edu

Additional Information

Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including two baccalaureate degrees (nursing and others), student and community services, and cultural events.