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BWMH scholarship increases in '08 Valentine's Day had a little added sweetness for area students pursuing a career in healthcare when the Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary voted that morning to increase the amount of the scholarships it is offering from $1,000 to $1,500 each. "After our very successful Love Lights fund-raiser and with our upcoming $5 jewelry sale, we saw that we were financially able to increase the scholarship amount," said Brenda Parr, president. "The vote was unanimous to offer these students more money. College is so expensive these days and we want to do whatever we can to encourage area residents to go into healthcare." The auxiliary initiated the scholarship program in 2005 with the establishment of the Emmett and Carolyn Clinkscales Scholarship and the Carolyn S. (Betty) McCormick Scholarship. While both the $1,500 gift scholarships are available to residents of Marengo, Sumter, Hale, Choctaw, Perry, Greene and Clarke counties, the McCormick scholarship is granted only to children and/or grandchildren of employees of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority. Now, with a total of six scholarships to present in 2008, three THA family members and three members of the general public will be assisted with their educations. "This is a one-time, gift scholarship with very few strings attached," said Parr who said the deadline to apply is March 1. "Students can pick up an application from their guidance counselors at school or they stop by the hospital to pick up an application. They are also available online at our website, www.bwwmh.com." Eligibility requirements for each scholarship are as follows. The auxiliary may award up to $1,500 annually in financial assistance to individuals who reside within the medical service area of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority and who wish to pursue education in the field of healthcare, without regard to race, color, creed, or national origin. Any individual who is a graduating high school senior or above may apply for the scholarships as long as their chosen field of study is within the healthcare professions. The applicant must provide proof of residency in either of the following counties: Marengo, Sumter, Hale, Choctaw, Perry, Greene and Clarke. The applicant must possess a high school education or equivalent GED or other qualification relevant to the field of study applicable.
To obtain an application or more information, call the Volunteer Services Director at 334-287-2626. Scholarship applications are also available online at www.bwwmh.com.
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