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Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship

SMA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$1,500 per award (3 awards annually)

Deadline

October 31, 2026

204 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship

Overview: The Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 to support local students pursuing a healthcare degree with a focus on behavioral health.

Focus Areas:

  • Behavioral health education

  • Healthcare degrees with behavioral health focus

    • Geographic Scope:

  • Flagler County

  • Putnam County

  • St. Johns County

  • Volusia County

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Students pursuing behavioral health degrees (Daytona State College or St. Johns River State College)

  • SMA Healthcare employees pursuing education in behavioral health

  • Must demonstrate commitment to the field and SMA's mission

    • Award Details:

  • Fall Semester: One award for Daytona State College student, one for SMA Healthcare employee ($1,500 each)

  • Spring Semester: One award for St. Johns River State College student ($1,500)

  • Total: Three awards of $1,500 annually

    • Special Incentives:

  • Donations of $500 or more received through October receive $100 designated to the fund

  • Donors receive a special edition teddy bear

  • Another bear given to a child at the WARM Program

    • Established: 2019 with lead gift of $10,000 from the Perryman Family Foundation

    Contact Information:

  • Jennifer Secor, CFRE, Executive Director

  • Phone: 386-254-1139

  • Email: jsecor@smahealthcare.org

  • Website: www.SMAFoundation.com

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Method:

  • Online at www.SMAFoundation.com

  • Or by contacting Jennifer Secor directly

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Pursuing a healthcare degree with focus on behavioral health

  • Either attending Daytona State College, St. Johns River State College, or employed by SMA Healthcare

  • Demonstrated commitment to behavioral health field and SMA's mission

    • Required Materials:

  • Application form (available through SMAFoundation.com)

  • Academic information/transcripts

  • Personal statement addressing commitment to behavioral health and SMA's mission

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Academic standing

  • Financial need (for student applicants)

  • Commitment to behavioral health field

  • Alignment with SMA Healthcare's mission

  • For employee applicants: length of service, personal commitment to helping others

    • Award Timeline:

  • Fall semester awards announced by August

  • Spring semester awards announced by December

    • Contact for Applications:

  • Jennifer Secor, Executive Director

  • Phone: 386-254-1139

  • Email: jsecor@smahealthcare.org

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    Fields of Work

    educationmental-healthhealthcare

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