High School Scholarship Opportunity: Region 11

To assist in the building of your healthcare worker pipeline, please note this scholarship opportunity from the South Georgia Healthcare Group:

We are pleased to announce the South Georgia Healthcare Group High School Scholarship Application is now available. The South Georgia Healthcare Group (SGHG) is pleased to offer scholarship awards ranging from $250 to $1,000 to high school seniors who live in the eighteen (18) county service area of Region 11 and are entering a healthcare related pathway.

Application Criteria:

  • An enrolled high school senior who is at least 18 years of age.
  • Lives in the eighteen (18) county area of Region 11; Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, and Ware.
  • Will attend a post-secondary institution within the area of Region 11.
  • Submit a completed application.
  • Provide a current high school transcript.
  • Submit the requested essay as directed.

Required Documents

  • Completed Application
  • Current High School Transcript (an unofficial transcript will be accepted)
  • An Essay that is between 250 and 500 words. Include your first and last name and answer the following questions.
  • Why have you chosen a career in the healthcare field?
  • Where do you plan to live, work, and serve after completing your intended program of study?
  • Share with us what it could mean to your education if you received this scholarship.

 

Action Item:
Share this information with qualified students and high school educators in your community! Application is available online here.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact:

Amy Jones, CBSC, Business Services Program Manager
Southern Georgia Regional Commission/WorkSource Southern Georgia
1725 S. Ga Parkway W., Waycross, GA 31503
(O)  912-285-6097     (M)  229-560-4181