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Scholarship Application Guidelines

Eligibility and responsibility pertaining to the scholarship

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  1. Introduction 
    The Viola N. Thompson Scholarship Fund was established to recruit, train, educate or retain any physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistances, or other licensed medical or healthcare providers, to provide medical services to the Bond County, Illinois.
  2. Eligibility Criteria
    To be eligible for the Viola N. Thompson Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    1. Enrolled or accepted into an approved healthcare field at a college, university, or program.
    2. Demonstrate a desire to serve the Bond County area.
    3. Submit all required application materials by the deadline.
  3. Award Amount
    1. The scholarship award is up to $10,000 per year based on individual need and the yearly allotment from the Viola N. Thompson Endowment.
    2. The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the educational institution.
    3. The scholarship may be renewed with a new application and approval each year.
  4. Application Process
    Applicants must submit the following via the online application portal:
    1. A completed application for Viola N. Thompson Scholarship.
    2. A 500-word essay on why you are applying for this scholarship.
    3. An official or unofficial transcript.
    4. A letter of recommendation.
    5. Proof of enrollment in a healthcare field at a college, university, or program.
    6. Additional materials maybe requested as needed.
  5. Selection Criteria
    Scholarship recipients will be selected based on:
    1. Benefit to the community related to healthcare need.
    2. Academic achievement.
    3. Strength of the personal statement/essay.
    4. Demonstrated financial need (if applicable).
    5. Leadership, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
    6. Strength of recommendation letter.
  6. Deadline
    1. Application will open annually with defined deadline.
    2. Recipients will be notified before the end of current school year.
  7. Terms & Conditions
    1. The scholarship must be used for educational expenses.
    2. If the recipient fails to meet academic or eligibility requirements, the scholarship may be revoked.
    3. The selection committee reserves the right to make final decisions regarding recipients.
    4. Applicants will be chosen by the Selection Committee without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin.
  8. Contact Information
    For any questions or additional information, please contact:
    Donna Dothager Donna.Dothager@hshs.org
    Ph. 618-690-3410
    Viola Thompson Scholarship at HSHS Holy Family Hospital