Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Saratoga County, New York

Program Status: Active and ongoing (in its 32nd year as of 2022)

Focus Areas: Health care careers

Eligibility

• Applicants: High school seniors in Saratoga County
• Academic Requirements: GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Intent: Must be entering college in the fall and planning to pursue a career in health care
• Selection Criteria: Academic achievement, community service, and demonstrated commitment to health care careers

Award Details

• Up to five $1,500 scholarships awarded annually
• Once approved, funds support educational pursuits in health care

Application Requirements

• Signed application
• Essay (topic varies by year; previously asked applicants to discuss impact of COVID-19 pandemic)
• Applications available through local high school guidance offices and Saratoga Hospital's Volunteer Services

Contact Information

• Scholarship Chairperson: Irma Somich
• Location: Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Services
• Phone: Information available through local high schools

Application Process

1. Obtain Application Materials
   • Available through local Saratoga County high school guidance offices
   • Available through Saratoga Hospital's Volunteer Services
2. Complete Application
   • Submit signed scholarship application
   • Write required essay (prompt varies annually)
3. Submit Application
   • Submit by deadline (March 31)
4. Notification
   • Scholarship recipients contacted directly by Irma Somich (scholarship chairperson)
   • Notification typically occurs by mid-April (no later than April 16 based on historical timeline)