Scholarship Form – Healthy Bedford

Scholarships

The Bedford Community Health Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for individuals pursuing certification, degrees, and advanced degrees in health-related fields. Students can be full-time nursing students, employed nurses seeking additional education, full-time allied health students, employed health providers wanting to specialize and high school students enrolled in the Governor’s Health Academy at Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center. The scholarship program does not fund general education courses typically taken in the first year of a four-year degree program. The only exception to this is the Jean Casale Scholarship.

Application Criteria

Applicants must be residents of the Town or County of Bedford, Virginia.
Applicants must be a student in “good standing” at the school currently attending.
Applicants must be enrolled in an approved health related program of study.
Applicants must maintain a “C” average or above during the program of study.
Any change in academic status of the student must be communicated to the Foundation.

Application Requirements

Complete application including three references.
Proof of enrollment or acceptance from the school attending, including major declared or program to be studied.
Grades from the previous academic year must be submitted with the application.
Proof of residency in the Town or County of Bedford, Virginia (i.e., copy of driver’s license).

Application Submittal

Submit complete application including all requirements to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 1104 or deliver to Foundation office, 2nd floor of the Bedford Central Library by June1. If you choose to hand deliver your application, our office is open Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. For questions about application criteria or requirements, please email [email protected] or call (540)586.5292. All information provided on the application will be treated confidentially

The application deadline is June 1. When June 1 is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the following Monday.

Scholarship Application Process

All applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the Scholarship Review Committee. Once the scholarship is awarded, the student will be notified in writing, and the scholarship check will be sent to the school where the student is enrolled. Scholarships are awarded once per academic year. Successful scholarship recipients can apply again the following academic year following the same criteria and requirements listed above. Scholarship award is not guaranteed.

Available Scholarships

To print an application, click the corresponding link below.

Descriptions of Scholarships

Allied Health/Graduate Scholarship is designed to assist those who seek to enter into or advance in a health-related field. This scholarship is for full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree and for those pursuing a graduate degree in a health-related field. Examples of professionals and degree programs include dietitians, speechlanguage pathologists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, audiologists, medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, diagnostic medical sonographers, dental hygienists, certified nurse’s assistant, nurse practitioner and licensed practical nurse to name a few.

The Maxwell Dudley Davidson Scholarship is designed for a full-time student pursuing an RN, BSN or Nurse Practitioner degree. Recipients can receive $2,000 per
academic year for a maximum of three years.

The David W. and Sandra L. R. Boyes Physician Education Scholarship is for health professionals and specialists who seek continuing education or degree that is focused on the field of gerontology. In fact, special consideration is given to applicants who currently practice or plan to practice in rural Virginia or southern Appalachian areas. This scholarship is open to specialists of all kinds including Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Physicians Assistants, Osteopaths, Dietitians, Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.

Governors Health Academy CNA/PN/EMT Scholarship is for adults and Bedford County Students who attend Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center wishing to become a certified nurse’s assistant, licensed practical nurse, or an emergency medical technician.

The Bedford Life Saving and First Aid Crew Scholarship is for current employees of the County or Town of Bedford, Virginia, and volunteers of Bedford Emergency Medical Services (Fire, EMS, Police, and other first responders) with continuing education opportunities including training, certifications, and degree programs.

The Jean Casale Scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Jean Casale, a WWII Army Nurse, to benefit a Staunton River High School (Moneta, Virginia) student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Applications are available through the Staunton River High School guidance office. Please note the criteria and requirements for this scholarship differ from other scholarships listed on this website. Only one student will be selected for this scholarship each year.