How much funding does Grow Our Own Scholarship provide?

Grow Our Own Scholarship provides $8,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Grow Our Own Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Grow Our Own Scholarship

SCMH QALICB INC

Foundation Annual Professional Development Grants

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Funding Amount

$8,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grow Our Own Scholarship

Funder: Smith County Memorial Hospital (SCMH)

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

How to Apply

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