Wichita County Medical Alliance Scholarship Application
The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage and support Wichita and surrounding County students to pursue careers as physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
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Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic ability (must have a 3.0 GPA or higher), character, financial need, and school and community achievements. Applicants must be a resident of Wichita, Archer, Baylor, Clay and Knox Counties for at least one year, and applicants may reapply. Additionally, applicants must attend a school located in the state of Texas. You are ineligible if you or any family member is eligible for membership in the Wichita County Medical Alliance. Past recipients are eligible to reapply.
Scholarship amount
A $1,500-2500 scholarship is provided per student (4-5 scholarships will be awarded) which may be used for tuition, meal plans and any expenses associated with their academic endeavors.
Selection Committee
The selection committee for this scholarship is the Wichita County Medical Alliance. The selection committee will not consider race, creed, color, national origin or sex of any student in its deliberations.
Application Process
This application form, including the signed certification statement on page 2, shall be completed by each applicant and include
- an essay
- transcript
- 2 reference forms
- pages 1 and 2 of the previous year’s tax return
The due date for applications is set by The Wichita County Medical Alliance and is June 30, 2023.
Selection of Recipient
All scholarship recipients will receive an e-mail notification by the first week in August. A listing of recipients will also be posted online. If selected, the Alliance treasurer will forward scholarship funds to the business office of the school chosen by the scholarship recipient. The recipient must send a typed letter informing the Alliance of his/her enrollment at a particular institution. The recipient is also responsible to notify the selection committee of any school change. Any unused portion of this scholarship will be returned to the Wichita County Medical Alliance Scholarship Fund and not refunded to the student.
Scholarship Criteria or Application Questions
All applications must be printed and mailed to the
Wichita County Medical Alliance
Attn: Director of Scholarships
P.O. Box 1030
Wichita Falls, TX 76307-1030.
Questions: wcmalliance@gmail.com, subject: scholarship.