Educational Programs Available for Scholarships:

Registered Nurse - Lake Land , Olney Central, Kaskaskia Colleges

Radiologic Technologist - Kaskaskia College , Parkland College

Respiratory Therapy - Parkland College

Surgical Technologist - Parkland College

Medical Lab Technologist - Kankakee Community College

Nuclear Med - Tech College of DuPage

Ultrasonographer - Kaskaskia College

Requirements:

High School Scholarships:

2008 High School graduate from St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital 's service area (Effingham, Jasper, Shelby , Cumberland , Clay and Fayette Counties ).

Employee Scholarships:

Employed by St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital (Full-time, Part-time, or Relief).

Returning Student Scholarships:

Reside in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital 's service area (Effingham, Jasper, Shelby , Cumberland , Clay and Fayette Counties ).

Selection Criteria:

•  Must maintain full-time student status

•  Letter of Recommendation

•  Acceptance into the school's program

•  250 - 500 word essay on "Why do I want to be in the healthcare field"

•  An interview with a member of the selection committee

Deadline: March 31, 2008

Under the Scholarship Program, St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital will pay 100% of in-district tuition and books to the school for the recipient to attend any of the programs identified at the schools above. (Scholarship recipients may substitute their local community college for one of the identified schools above if it falls into the in-district program.) Students must work full-time for two years in their respective career at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital following completion of program or repay the hospital all expenses paid. (Individuals participating in these programs are not eligible for any other incentives such as sign-on bonuses, relocation expenses, and interview expenses.) The scholarships are effective beginning with the Summer 2008 school year.

Click here for an application.

Contact: Kal Keitel, Personnel Services Manager, St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital 217-347-1335