Unity Health scholarship applications available

SEARCY — The Unity Health Foundation and the Unity Health-White County Medical Center Auxiliary have announced that applications are now available for the 2016 Scholarship Program.

Applications will be accepted from students in White County who are pursuing careers in the medical field. Applicants must be a child of a Unity Health associate or a Unity Health associate who works at any Unity Health location in White County. Applicants who are not associates must be residents of White County.

The foundation scholarships were established as memorials for loved ones, or in memory or in honor of people who made great contributions to health care in White County.

“We think it’s important for the auxiliary to give back,” said June Tripp, auxiliary president. “The purpose is to provide money to those who want to pursue careers in health care, and our hope is that awareness is heightened about the need for students to enter health care-related fields.”

Fifteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors or associates going into health care-related fields of study, which might include computer applications, accounting or other business careers.

Completed applications and all supporting materials are due to the Unity Health Foundation Office, 1200 S. Main St., Searcy, AR 72143; by 4:30 p.m. March 16.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applications are available through all high school counselors in White County or the foundation’s office. For more information, contact Allison Galbreath at (501) 278-8570 or foundation@wcmc.org.

The Unity Health Foundation is a charitable, notfor-profit corporation that provides support for Unity Health. Donations to the foundation provide Unity Health with funding for renovations, state-of-theart equipment and special projects to enhance patient care.