The Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to local residents pursuing healthcare studies. The deadline for filing is June 1.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be a resident in the area served by Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital and enrolled in or plan to enroll in a healthcare curriculum for the 2021-2022 school year. Eligible areas include Earlville, Sandwich, Plano, Somonauk, Leland, Yorkville, Bristol, Sheridan, Serena, Newark, Millington, Millbrook, Big Rock, Hinckley and Waterman.
In addition to the residency requirement, applicants must provide a written profile that includes their occupational goals, high school transcripts, letters of reference, and proof of acceptance in a professional program at an accredited educational institution.
Last year, the Valley West Hospital Auxiliary awarded $7,000 in healthcare career scholarships to deserving students in the area.
Application and instructions are available online at https://foundation.nm.org/scholarships/
For questions or more information, contact Cathy Orseske at 815-498-2796 or c.orseske@indianvalley.com.