Studying for a Health Career? Apply for this Scholarship

Any Charlestown resident studying to become a health professional is eligible for a Charlestown Health Care Merit Scholarship. Applications are due July 8.

Two scholarships totaling $6,000 are available to any resident enrolled in a program of study leading to a non-MD health career, such as nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, x-ray technician, or other health sciences professions.

Eligible students must have completed at least two semesters at a community college, a undergraduate college or university, or graduate school.

One student attending a community college will receive a $2,500 scholarship, while one student attending undergraduate or graduate school will receive a $3,500 award.

Applications must include an essay that demonstrates the applicant’s leadership qualities through community service work. Proof of Charlestown residency is also required.

Go to www.mghihp.edu/merit to download the application.

The 2011 Charlestown Health Care Merit Scholarship is a joint effort of the MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and MGH Institute of Health Professions