Penn Highlands Clearfield Auxiliary Offers Medical Scholarships
The Penn Highlands Clearfield Auxiliary is offering scholarships, on a limited basis, to qualified candidates who are pursuing a degree or diploma in the medical field.
Students may apply for the $1,000 scholarships upon satisfactory completion of the first semester in an approved degree program.
For consideration, students must submit a completed application form, which can be found at www.phhealthcare.org/scholarship along with two letters of recommendation from faculty members at their school, a current transcript and a personal letter outlining their goals. An Application Review Committee will review all applications and may schedule a personal interview.
Scholarships will be awarded based upon the following considerations that are listed in the order of importance:
- Finances available to the applicant such as other scholarships or grants.
- The area in which the applicant lives with local applicants being given preference.
- Current or previous employment records. Current, then former employees of Penn Highlands Healthcare will be given first preference followed by individuals with prior experience in health-related fields.
- School grades.
- Recommendations from faculty members.
It is important to note that the scholarship amount awarded may be modified depending upon the availability of funds, the number of qualified applicants and/or at the discretion of the Application Review Committee. Completed applications must be submitted to: Tami Billotte, Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, 809 Turnpike Avenue, Clearfield, PA 16830. For consideration all applications must be received by May 2, 2025.
Applications for scholarships will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, non-job-related handicap or disability or national origin.
