Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems Auxiliary Scholarship Fund

Annual scholarship awards to support the next generation of healthcare professionals, made possible through the dedication of the Auxiliary ladies and their management of the MCHHS Gift Shop and the Economy Shop.

Geographic Scope

• North Central Kansas area residents

Eligibility

• Required: Residents of North Central Kansas area
• Required: Enrolled full-time or part-time in an approved post-secondary program
• Required: Field of study must be health-related

Timeline

• Application Deadline: April 1 (annually)
• Award Announcement: By May 31
• Funding Period: Following academic year

Contact Information

• Phone: (785) 738-9493
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 422 W. 8th Street, PO Box 65, Beloit, KS 67420

Application Process

1. Complete online scholarship application on the foundation website
2. Submit by April 1 for consideration in the upcoming academic year (applications after this date may not be considered for the immediate upcoming academic year)
3. Awards will be communicated prior to end of May each year

Required Materials

• Eligibility verification form
• Current GPA (on 4.0 scale)
• Name of current school and school for scholarship award year
• Degree pursued and expected completion date
• Two letters of reference (at least one from teacher, academic counselor, coworker, or employer)
• Professional photograph (jpg, jpeg, or png format; max 10 MB)
• Up to 3 PDF files (max 10 MB each)

Required Essay/Narrative Questions

• Brief description of work experience, career goals, and future plans
• Extracurricular activities and community involvement
• Interest in serving in a rural healthcare setting in North Central KS
• Explanation of why you selected to work in healthcare and what strengths or personal experience you have