Good Samaritan Accepting Applications for Health Career Scholarships until April 1

Last year, Payton Cisneros (left), manager, Emergency Department was one of 26 recipients to receive a scholarship from Good Samaritan to help further her education. Shelby Shipp (right), chair, Nursing Shared Governance Council presented Cisneros with a ceremonial check.

KEARNEY - Since 1989, the Foundation at CHI Health Good Samaritan has awarded $311,141 in scholarships to 457 future nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other health professionals. Upon graduation, many of these professionals remain in Kearney providing health care to our community. Generous donors make the scholarship program possible.

To be eligible for a Good Samaritan Health Career Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a recognized health career program, and be permanent residents or students attending schools within Good Samaritan’s service area.

Applications must be submitted online by April 1 and include a resume, educational enrollment verification, official transcripts, letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals.

To apply or for more information, visit chihealth.com/GoodSamaritanScholarships