The West Virginia Association of Orthopaedic Executives (WVAOE) has established the Joshua Tuck Scholarship to help support a student studying healthcare management.
At the time of his death in 2017, Josh was the practice manager for the Charleston Area Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; in addition, he was vice president of WVAOE. The Joshua Tuck Scholarship is being created specifically to reward the outstanding scholastic achievements of high school seniors who plan to enter the healthcare management field. Complete eligibility rules and forms can be found under the “WVAOE Members” tab at www.wvos.com. Applicants (1) must be West Virginia high school seniors; (2) must enroll in Bluefield State College, Fairmont State University, Marshall University or WVU Tech; (3) major in a healthcare management program; and (4) submit a 300-500 word essay answering the question: “Describe your community’s issues with opioids and explain how you would reduce the problem.” Please click here for the application letter, form and required documentation. WVAOE will accept applications and accompanying essays postmarked between January 2, 2019 and March 31, 2019. From all the applications received, the WVAOE Board of Directors will select a single one-time only $2,500 scholarship recipient in April 2019. The winner will be announced at their high school awards assembly or commencement program. This scholarship is for the 19-20 academic year and available to high school students who are planning to study Business Administration at Concord University. To be awarded, students must be accepted and attend Concord University in Fall 2019. Students should submit their electronic application materials as a PDF no later than March 29, 2019 to Lucinda Gonderman at [email protected]. Click here to apply.
West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club members work for and support West Virginia's energy industries and affiliates. Their primary goal is to advance the education of the individuals who supply the Nation's energy today and in the years ahead. This is a one-time scholarship is the amount of $1,000. Stop by the school counseling office for an application. The deadline to apply is March 22, 2019.
Scholarship criteria - A copy of the student's high school transcript with ACT/SAT score -An original essay of at least 300 words -A discussion of the applicant's history of leadership or service -At least one letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative -Application must be signed by applicant's counselor or principal -If any part of the criteria is missing, application will not be considered |
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