ALMH Foundation Healthcare Career Education Grant Applications Now Available

 

[February 04, 2019] 

LINCOLN 

Applications are now available for the 2019 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation Healthcare Career Education Grant.

Grants may be awarded to students pursuing careers identified by Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital as relating to its present and future clinical care needs. Award amounts range from $10,000 for an associate’s degree up to $30,000 for graduate degrees. For every $2,500 awarded, the recipient is contractually obligated to a one-year work commitment at ALMH, with a maximum of a five-year commitment.

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.

“Since 2013, the ALMH Foundation has awarded over $350,000 in funding to students pursuing healthcare degrees. This program is a win for the student, the hospital, our patients, and our larger community. Investing in education to strengthen local healthcare is possible thanks to the generosity of our donors” said Sarah Helm, executive director of the ALMH Foundation.

Detailed guidelines and application forms are available for download at ALMH.org. Completed applications are due April 5, 2019 by 4pm.

For more information about the ALMH Healthcare Career Education Grant Program, contact Sarah Helm at 217-605-5006 or by e-mail at helm.sarah@ mhsil.com.

[Sarah L. Helm
Executive Director
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation]