Summa Barberton Hospital has applications for nursing scholarships through the Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation and the Bernadine H. Kovalchin, RN, Memorial Scholarship Fund. Scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year will range from $1,000 - $3,500. Deadline for all applications is Feb. 28.
To be eligible to apply for the Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation scholarships one must:
- Be a resident of Barberton, Kenmore, Manchester, Coventry, Norton, Doylestown, Rittman, Canal Fulton, Green, Clinton or Wadsworth area. Summa Barberton Hospital employees are eligible regardless of residency;
- Be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an acredited school of higher education, leading to a diploma or degree in professional nursing.
To be eligible to apply for the Bernadine H. Kovalchin, RN Memorial Scholarships, one must:
- Have attended Barberton, Copley, Norton or Wadsworth high schools and have completed a full year of undergraduate study;
- Be accepted into a qualified school of nursing (registered nurse);
- Have a minimum (college based) GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- And, attend college on a full-time basis.
Selection criteria for the Kovalchin Scholarship will include the applicant’s character leadership, extra-curricular activities and financial need. The scholarship money may be used only for the payment of tuition and on-campus-based room and board.
Completed applications for both scholarships will also require an official transcript and three references with name and complete address.
For more information about the eligibility and application requirements or to receive an application call Barb Berlin, nursing administration at 330-615-3120.
