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Schneck Foundation is accepting Allied Health, Medical School Student scholarship applications

Courtesy-Schneck Foundation

Seymour, Ind.—The Schneck Foundation Scholarship Committee has announced that applications are now open for the Allied Health Scholarship and the Amanda M. Dick Honorary Scholarship.

Applications for either scholarship may be obtained online at www.schneckfoundation.orgwww.schneckmed.org, or by contacting the Schneck Foundation at 812-524-4244. Applications for the Allied Health Scholarship will also be available from counselors at local high schools.

They must be completed and returned to the Foundation by March 15 to be eligible for consideration. Contact the Foundation at 812-524-4244 or foundation@schneckmed.org with questions about the scholarships.

Allied Health Scholarship

Candidates who are interested in pursuing a course of study in a technical/professional allied health career are welcome to apply. Allied health areas include, but are not limited to, clinical support areas such as speech therapy, respiratory therapy, lab technology, pharmacy, physical therapy, and radiological technology. Acceptance for enrollment at a school and program of study in a technical/professional field is required for the scholarship to be officially awarded. This scholarship program was started in 1992 and has awarded over $700,000 since then.

Medical School Scholarship— Amanda M. Dick Honorary Scholarship

In honor of his wife, Dr. Amanda Dick, Dr. Andrew Dick started this scholarship in 2018 as a surprise birthday present. The Amanda M. Dick Honorary Scholarship is intended to support women pursuing a career in the medical field. Candidates must be female and currently accepted into medical school. Primary consideration will be given to Jackson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington county residents.

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