SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Purpose:

York General (YG) is committed to assisting individuals who are interested in completing educational programs which may lead to a career in the rural healthcare field.  

Scholarships are available to current graduating High School Seniors. The applicant must reside and attend school in either York, Seward, Hamilton, Polk, or Fillmore County. The applicant must demonstrate community and school involvement, must be enrolled (or have intentions to enroll) in a college or university with a field of study leading to a healthcare occupation, preferably in a rural healthcare setting. 

Criteria for selection include the following:

1. Current year high school graduate
2. Resident of York, Seward, Hamilton, Polk, or Fillmore County 
3. Degree of study in a healthcare career with preference going to those who may obtain education in field of study in which they will become employed in a rural healthcare setting.
4. Demonstrates school and community involvement.

Application Process:

DEADLINE: Friday, March 14, 2025

Please submit the completed application, complete the questions, and submit (2) two letters of recommendation (from an instructor, administrator, counselor, employer, activity/volunteer leader, or an individual with significant knowledge of the applicant's experience and involvement). 

For any questions or technical concerns, please contact Bethany Childers at 402-362-0442 or via email at bethany.childers@yorkgeneral.org. 

Announcement of scholarship recipients will be made via mailing prior to April 30th.  Scholarship funds are sent directly to the educational institution at the beginning of the school year. 

NOTE:

The letters of recommendation and essays may be uploaded during the online application process.  The application is not considered submitted until all documents are received.

In order for the scholarship selection committee to become more familiar with your qualifications, please complete the following questions in 250 words or less. Upload file below.

1. Why have you selected this field of study?

2. How do you believe your education will prepare you for a healthcare career in a rural community, like York?

3. Please describe your recent extracurricular school and community involvement activities.

List below, any scholarships that you have been awarded, the amount and whether they are renewable.

Please include two (2) letters of recommendation with your application upon submission.  Each letter should be from one of the following: instructor, administrator, counselor, employer, activity/volunteer leader, or an individual with significant knowledge of the applicant's experience and involvement. Documents may be uploaded below.

I hereby affirm that all of the above/attached information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.