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The Mission of the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation
is to enhance the quality of life and general health
of residents living in the West Umatilla and
 Morrow County communities.

Resources are provided to worthy projects and individuals best illustrating
Foundation ideals and fulfilling the health needs of our designated region.

 Dear Scholarship Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Scholarship Award.  As our Mission Statement indicates, we are here to “enhance the quality of life and general health of residents living in the West Umatilla and Morrow County communities.  Assisting those who are pursuing degrees or certification in health-related professions will definitely help to meet that fundamental goal.  This scholarship is reserved for students from our community in hopes of educating and providing career opportunities for local health care professionals.

The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Scholarship Award is based on merit, rather than financial need.  Applicants are asked to provide a copy of their most current transcript and fulfill the following criteria.

Please note the following procedures:

1.  To be considered as a scholarship recipient you must have completed at least one year of study in your chosen area by the time the scholarship is awarded in June.  Provide verification with a study plan signed by your advisor or an itemized pre-registration receipt.

2.   Fill out and submit the on-line application (below) by March 31.  If you have questions please call 667-3413.

3.  Additional (highlighted) information must be submitted to Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation , 610 NW 11th Street, Hermiston, OR  97838.

4.   Three letters of recommendation are requested.

5.   For grant requests of $1,000 or more, a personal interview may be requested.

6.   Please include a head and shoulders photograph of yourself.  With your permission, the photo will be included with press releases sent to the media announcing award recipients.  It may also be used in our own community report publication.  If you would like your photo returned, please include a self addressed stamped envelope.

On-line scholarship application:

      By my electronic submittal of this scholarship application, I affirm that all statements on this application are true, complete and correct.  I authorize the investigation of all matters that the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundations deems relevant to my application, including all statements made in this application, and any attachments or supporting documents.  I authorize you to request and receive such information and release GSCH Foundation from all liability that might result from making such an investigation.

      If you are the successful candidate, do you agree to have your name and photo submitted for publication?               

Name:   

Email:  

Address:        Phone: 

City:    State:      Zip Code: 

1.  Course of Study or Health Care degree you are pursuing:

               
 

2.  School you are or will attend:   

              

3.  Anticipated completion date:

              

4.  How many terms or semesters will you have completed by June of this year?

             

5.  Amount requested:              6.  Current G.P.A. 

7.  Current degree or certifications you have already obtained:

            

8.  What other scholarships or financial assistance do you have available to you?

            

9.  In 250 words or less, tell:  Why you have chosen to pursue a health career and what you hope to achieve with your career?