Healthcare Career Scholarships
Pursuing a career in the healthcare field?
Olathe Health System awards scholarships annually to graduating seniors at each of the area high schools within our service area.
Applications:
- Please deliver three completed applications to the counselors at your school no later than Friday, Feb. 26.
- All applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee from Olathe Health System.
- Download Application (PDF)
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Hays Memorial Scholarship
Medical students who are natives of Johnson County, Miami County, Franklin County or Lynn County and are currently enrolled in an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school are invited to apply for the annual Hays Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the physicians / medical staff of Olathe Medical Center. The annual scholarship will be presented to one medical student applicant per year, in remembrance of the late Dr. Larry V. Hays, a former Olathe surgeon.
Eligibility Requirements: The Medical Executive Committee will consider medical students who have achieved an outstanding academic and leadership record. Although there are no minimum qualifications, candidates for this scholarship must be actively enrolled in an accredited medical school in order for applications to be considered.
Amount of Scholarship: In addition to special recognition as an exceptional scholar in the community and future medical care provider, one medical student scholarship recipient per year will be awarded a $1,000 stipend in order to assist with educational expenses.
Applications and Selection Process: The Medical Executive Committee will make all final scholarship selections. The committee will be looking for potential scholars who will make contributions to the medical field and to the community. Financial need, academic performance, scholastic aptitude, evidence of outstanding leadership, extracurricular activities, community involvement, personal statement, and letters of recommendation are among the criteria used in the selection process.
Completed applications should be sent to the following address no later than April 30:
Olathe Medical Center
Attn. Medical Staff Services
20333 W 151st St.
Olathe, KS 66061
Download Application