 Last year the foundation named Alissa Cross, of Atlanta, a
scholarship recipient. A 2012 graduate of Olympia High School, Cross
is currently attending Heartland Community College with plans to
complete her nursing degree at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. And
while it is not a requirement of the scholarship, Cross is showing
her appreciation and getting to know her future co-workers by
volunteering at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital."We think
supporting the studies of students who have made job commitments
with ALMH reflects the mission of both the foundation and the
hospital," said Eric Graue, chairman of the ALHF. "This
forward-thinking approach is a win-win-win situation for the
hospital, the foundation and the students."
Scholarships may be awarded to students pursuing careers
identified by Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital as relating to its
present and future needs. Award amounts range from $10,000 for an
associate degree up to $30,000 for graduate degrees. For every
$2,500 awarded, the recipient is contractually obligated to a
one-year employment contract at ALMH.
Graduating high school seniors, as well as students further along
in their studies, are eligible to apply. Preferred career fields
this year are nursing (ADN or BSN), nurse anesthesiology (CRNA),
physical therapy and physical therapy assistant.
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Applicants must have strong ties to the Logan County community
with the intent to work in Lincoln upon degree completion.
Applicants must be currently attending or accepted into a fully
accredited school for their chosen field of study, and demonstrate a
cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale while
maintaining a B average in core classes.
Detailed scholarship
guidelines and
application form are available at
www.almh.org. Completed
applications are due April 5.
For more information about the ALHF Healthcare Careers
Scholarship program, contact Micah Tanner at 217-757-2125 or by
email at tanner.micah@mhsil.com.
[Text from file received from
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital]
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