WNH Auxiliary Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Permanent residents or graduates of WNH primary service area, which includes Sumner, Cowley, Chautauqua, and Elk counties, Kansas

Focus Area: Healthcare education

Award Structure:

• Total award: $1,000 per student
• Paid in two $500 installments at the beginning of fall and spring semesters
• Second installment conditional on continued full-time enrollment
• Maximum of four semesters ($2,000) if student reapplies

Eligibility Requirements

• Permanent resident or graduate of WNH primary service area (Sumner, Cowley, Chautauqua, and Elk counties)
• Accepted into an accredited university or college program in a healthcare field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in good academic standing
• Maintain full-time status (12 hours or more per semester)

What They Fund

• Tuition and educational costs for healthcare-related degree programs at accredited institutions

What They Don't Fund

• Non-healthcare fields
• Part-time enrollment (less than 12 hours per semester)
• Students not meeting 3.0 GPA requirement

Conditions

• Payments made directly to college/university financial aid office
• To receive second installment, student must submit personal letter by January 5 stating continued full-time enrollment (12+ hours) in healthcare field
• Refund requested if student fails to enroll/attend or switches to non-healthcare major
• Finalists may be interviewed by scholarship committee
• Committee may request official transcript at any time

Contact Information

• Director of Volunteer Services
• William Newton Hospital
• 1300 East Fifth Ave.
• Winfield, KS 67156
• Phone: 620-221-2300

Application Process

Deadline: March 31 (annual)

Required Materials:

1. Completed application form (available from Director of Volunteer's Office or area high school counselors' offices)
2. Signed letter from applicant stating:
   • Intended healthcare vocation
   • Reasons for interest in healthcare
   • Knowledge of importance of the vocation
3. Copy of letter of acceptance as full-time student (12+ hours per semester) in accredited college/university healthcare program
4. Financial need statement
5. Three letters of recommendation (NOT from relatives/family members) attesting to applicant's interest in chosen healthcare field
6. Official transcript copy reflecting GPA of 3.0 or better

Submission Process:

• Complete application form and all required materials
• Submit by March 31 to:
  • William Newton Hospital
  • Director of Volunteer Services
  • 1300 East Fifth Ave.
  • Winfield, KS 67156

Selection Process:

• Auxiliary Scholarship Committee reviews applications for eligibility
• Primary criteria: financial need and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• Finalists may be asked to attend brief, informal interview with committee