The 2024 Application period has closed.
Grand River Health will once again be offering area students a chance at one of eight $1000 scholarships to those who are interested in one of the many health care related fields (nursing, radiology, pathology, pre-med, physical therapy etc.). Any person who lives in Grand River Hospital District or is or was a student in one of the three in-district high schools (Rifle, Grand Valley or Coal Ridge), and who wishes to pursue a career in the medical field may apply. You must be planning to attend a college, university or technical school. Applicants may include graduating high school seniors, individuals who have previously graduated high school, college students, and Grand River Health employees. Awards will be given only to individuals who have not previously received a scholarship from the Grand River Health.The
The Grand River Volunteer Association, who is passionate about education of the area’s youth, will be offering two additional $2,000 scholarships for students who are pursuing a medical career. For these scholarships, a student must meet the above criteria, and have put in 50 hours or more of volunteering at Grand River Health. Scholarship applications are available at Grand River Health customer service desks, all in-district high schools or you may download an application, then return it to Grand River Health C/O Kaaren Peck, Director volunteer services. If you need additional information please contact:
Kaaren Peck, Volunteer Services Director
970.625.6423
Grand River Health
PO Box 912
Rifle, CO 81650
Larry Sweeney Memorial Scholarship Application
One Scholarship for $5000 (non-renewable) and will be given to a student for their advanced (masters level or higher) degree in a health care related field. The recipient must have completed at least 25 hours of volunteer service or more at Grand River Health. The scholarship will be issued in 2024 to any college or university which offers the coursework necessary for the chosen medical field. The scholarship is for tuition, books, room and board or other fees necessary for attendance at one of the aforementioned institutions. Award goes to the institution of your choice in your name, not directly to the recipient of the scholarship.
Who May Apply?
Any person who lives in Grand River Hospital District or is/was a student in one of the three in-district high schools (Rifle, Grand Valley or Coal Ridge), or is an employee who wishes to pursue an advanced degree in the medical field, and is planning to attend a college or university in 2024/2025. Under-graduate Grand River Health Medical Career Scholarship recipients may apply for this graduate-level scholarship.
