Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship

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

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