Coal Country Community Health Center Foundation knows how important it is that local residents gain the skills to be our community’s health care providers of tomorrow. We are pleased to invite graduating seniors who are seeking a career in a medical field (e.g., physician, nurse, therapist, technologist, pharmacist, etc.) to apply for a CCCHCF scholarship. Four $500 scholarships will be awarded.
To be considered for these scholarships, a student must:
- Be a high school senior in CCCHC service area. (Mercer, Dunn, and Oliver counties)
- Intend to pursue studies in a medical field.
- Complete the personal information in the application.
- Compile the required Scholarship Packet as described in the application.
- E-mail, mail, or deliver your Scholarship Packet to the address on the application. Packets must be received by March 15, 2023.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of applicant letter, essay and application quality, scholastic excellence, community service and activities, and letters of recommendation.
Click here to download the application!
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