Scholarship Program
The Foundation currently administers ten scholarship funds to aid area students pursuing a career in a health related field. Contributions are accepted and deeply appreciated in support of these many programs.
Click here to donate online or call the Foundation office at (501) 513-5778.
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Scholarship Criteria and Guidelines
Each spring, the Foundation awards scholarships to area students who are currently enrolled, or beginning their education, in a health related career field. Applicants must be studying one of the following on a full-time basis: Medicine, Nursing, Laboratory/Research, Radiology, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Surgical Technology, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Medical Information or another Health Related Field. Awards may be used for tuition, books, and room and board expenses. Applicants are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible, but are limited to one scholarship per school year. Recipients receive scholarship proceeds in two disbursements - half in the fall and half in the spring sessions. Each recipient must present a copy of his or her full-time class schedule and previous semester's grades before scholarship funds are released.
Jon Scott McMahan Memorial Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available as funding provides. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in an EMS related career field (EMT and/or paramedic) are invited to apply. Established by the McMahan family, this fund was created to pay tribute to (Conway Fire Department) Division Chief Jon McMahan and his 27 years of service and dedication to emergency medicine and education in the central Arkansas area.
Conway Regional Medical Staff Scholarship Fund
Seven $1,000 scholarships are available annually. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in a health related career field are invited to apply. These scholarships were established, and are funded annually, by the Conway Regional Medical Staff to assist area students in pursuing a career in the field of medicine.
James S. Garrison, M.D. Fund
Two $2,500 awards are available annually. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in a health related career field are invited to apply. This fund was established to pay tribute to Dr. James S. Garrison and his 24 years of service and dedication to health care in the central Arkansas area. As the first full-time radiologist at Conway Regional, Dr. Garrison helped build the radiology department from a single x-ray room to a multi-unit department offering the latest in diagnostic services. Dr. Garrison dedicated his career to healing the bodies and minds of his countless patients and friends. Garrison scholarships are considered loans because recipients are required to fulfill one year of service to Conway Regional upon graduation. If a recipient is unable to fulfill the required one year of service, the loan will be repaid at the time of departure. The amount will be prorated according to time of service.
Mary Ann Stiefvater Medical Information Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available annually. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in medical information and records are invited to apply. This scholarship was established in 2007 by the Conway Regional Board of Directors to recognize long-time employee Mary Ann Stiefvater for her 50 years of service to Conway Regional.
Clemmie Cook Nursing Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available annually. This fund was established to recognize long-time employee Clemmie Cook for her 60 years in nursing and assists a Conway Regional Health System employee, or family member of an employee, with preference given to those pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
Conway Regional Health System Nursing Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available annually. This fund was established to aid a Conway Regional Health System employee, or family member of an employee, pursuing a degree or certificate in nursing from an accredited nursing institution.
Eleanor Duncan Nursing Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available as funding provides. This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Eleanor Duncan by Conway Regional Health System oncology nurses to assist a Conway Regional Health System employee, or family member of an employee, with preference given to those pursuing a career in oncology nursing.
Janice and John Robbins Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available annually. This fund was established in 2007 by the Conway Regional Women's Council to honor John Robbins and his wife, Janice, upon his retirement as Conway Regional's President and CEO. The Women's Council was established in 2001 and was the vision of John who recruited his wife, Janice, to serve as its first President. Since that time, the Women's Council has grown into a dynamic group of more than 150 women working to improve women's health in the community and raise funds for Conway Regional through Dazzle Daze, an annual holiday shopping extravaganza. It is hoped this scholarship will honor the Robbins' vision and their unwavering commitment to education by helping a student seeking to further his or her education in a medical field so he or she can serve patients at Conway Regional in the future.
Lauton Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available annually. This fund was established as a memorial scholarship to honor Lauton Hall's desire and determination for education and his servant's heart. He graduated from high school in three years. Although he had no financial resources, he was determined to attend college. Lauton hitchhiked 100 miles to the nearest university. While attending college, he worked three jobs and was able to graduate in four and a half years. Lauton Hall was a successful, Christian business man, who dedicated his life to his family and serving others. It is hoped this scholarship will honor Lauton Hall's life by helping Conway Regional employees or family members who are seeking to further their education in a medical field so they can serve patients at Conway Regional in the future.
Lawanna Thessing Laboratory Scholarship Fund
One $1,000 scholarship is available as funding provides. This scholarship was established in 2001 by Conway Regional Health System physicians and employees in memory of Lawanna Thessing, a long time lab employee. This scholarship assists a Conway Regional laboratory employee in furthering their education goal of ASCP or Med-Tech.
For more information or to donate to one of these funds, contact the Foundation office at (501) 513-5778 or foundation@conwayregional.org
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