Grow Our Own Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Smith County, Kansas area

Purpose: A scholarship program to empower SCMH staff to further their education and enhance their skills. This initiative is part of the hospital's ongoing commitment to investing in employees and promoting their professional growth.

Eligibility:

• Full-time employees of SCMH who have been with the organization for at least one year
• Pursuing degrees, certifications, and training programs relevant to their roles and career goals

Award Details:

• Amount: $8,000 per scholarship
• Coverage: Tuition fees and related expenses
• Commitment: Recipients must commit to a two-year service agreement with SCMH

Evaluation Criteria:

• Relevance of proposed education to employee's role and career goals
• Feasibility of the proposed program
• Potential impact on the employee's career and the hospital's goals

Use of Funds:

• Bachelor's degrees in nursing and other healthcare fields
• Master's degrees in specialized fields (e.g., Social Work)
• Professional certifications and training programs

Post-Award Requirements:

• Recipients are encouraged to share their learnings and insights with colleagues upon completion

Funding Source:

• Community donations to the Grow Our Own fund
• Contributions can be made via www.scmhks.org/ways-to-give

Contact Information:

• Smith County Memorial Hospital
• 921 E. Highway 36
• Smith Center, KS 66967
• (785) 282-6845

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be a full-time employee of SCMH
2. Must have been employed by SCMH for at least one year
3. Must be pursuing education relevant to your role and career goals

Application Steps:

1. Complete the scholarship application (specific form not detailed in source materials)
2. Submit application to the hospital
3. Applications are evaluated by the scholarship committee

Evaluation Criteria:

• Relevance of proposed education to current role and career objectives
• Feasibility of the proposed degree, certification, or training program
• Potential impact on the employee's career advancement
• Potential benefit to SCMH's goals and patient care

Application Requirements:

• Personal statement or essay explaining educational goals
• Relevance of proposed education to healthcare career
• Plan for applying new knowledge at SCMH (implied)

Selection and Award:

• Applications are reviewed and selected based on merit and criteria above
• Selected recipients commit to a two-year service agreement
• Award of $8,000 is provided per recipient

Contact for Applications:

• Smith County Memorial Hospital
• (785) 282-6845
• Development Office: PO Box 349, Smith Center, KS 66967