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Candidates seeking careers in healthcare who plan to work in central or Eastern Kentucky are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Lexington Clinic Foundation. Fergus Hanson Memorial Scholarships are awarded to deserving individuals based on a variety of factors including academic performance, community involvement, and commitment to healthcare.

Full and part-time students may apply and must maintain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Applicants may apply for as many years as they qualify; however, no individual will be granted more than $4,000 total. Funds will be granted on an annual basis but paid directly to the school or college on a semester basis.

For a list of scholarship requirements or to apply, visit lexingtonclinicfoundation.org. All applications and submission requirements are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2009 and can be mailed or hand delivered to Lexington Clinic Foundation, 350 Elaine Drive, Lexington, KY 40504. The Foundation awarded $20,000 in scholarships in 2008. Recipients live throughout the state and include;

Kendra Adkisson, Lexington		Bobbie Jean McKinney, Beattyville
Teresa Durbin, Knifley		Samantha Patton, Campton
Tonya Epperson, Nancy		Teara Peacock, Lawrenceburg
Amanda Farley, Somerset		Jennifer Perison, Somerset
Krista Hamilton, Maysville		Whitley Reece, Irvine
Barbara Hampton, Versailles		Jordan Rice, Van Lear
Shelly Kuyut, Eubank		Deborah Scharbrough, Stanford
Corissa Lambert, Corbin		Debbie Shackleford, Crab Orchard
Jackie Lee, Liberty		Krystin Smith, Cynthiana
Gena Lewis, London		Chelsea Swanner, East Bernstadt
Melinda McClain, Lexington		Brittany Young, Lexington

For more information about the Lexington Clinic Foundation or the Fergus Hanson Memorial Scholarship, visit lexingtonclinicfoundation.org. The Lexington Clinic Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed in 1959 that funds many important .

programs including scholarships for allied health and medical students, medical research, health screenings, public education regarding medical issues and resource materials for patients. For more information, call 859-258-6116.

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FERGUS HANSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

1221 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504

• Application (pdf format) - print, fill out, & mail.

Fergus Hanson Scholarship application is updated in December of each year.

General Information:

1. Scholarship awards are available for students enrolled in healthcare-related training programs.  Students pursuing dentistry or veterinary careers are not eligible for these scholarships.  Full and part-time students may apply.  Applicants may be currently enrolled or just beginning their studies.

2. Applicants may apply for as many years as they qualify; however, no individual will be granted more than $4,000 total.

3. Funds will be granted on an annual basis but paid on a semester basis.  All funds will be paid directly to the school or college.

4. Recipient must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, continue in school, and continue to pursue a health-related career to receive funds for the second semester.

5. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the end of May.  A letter will be sent to each applicant regarding the decision of the selection committee.

6. Previous applicants and recipients are encouraged to reapply, provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements.

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Be a resident of Kentucky and reside within Lexington Clinic's service area, the eastern half of Kentucky.

2. Earn a high school diploma or equivalent.

3. Show evidence of financial need.

4. Show promise of academic achievement.

5. Select a career in a health-related field other than dentistry or veterinary medicine, studying at an accredited program.

6. Plan to work in Central or Eastern Kentucky upon graduation.

7. Provide evidence of good character and willingness to help others.

To apply, submit to the address above, in one envelope, postmarked prior to March 13, 2009 (or hand-delivered no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2009) all of the following information:

1. A completed application form.

2. A written narrative - maximum of  two typed, double-spaced pages - explaining:

• Your qualifications

• Need for  the scholarship

• Explanation of your reasons for your healthcare career choice

3. Three sealed letters of recommendation supporting your character, achievements, and potential - one each from:

• A school official

• A health professional

• A personal reference

4. Official high school transcript or GED certificate.

5. A copy of SAT or ACT scores, if applicable.

6. Current official transcript of college academic record, if applicable.

7. Signature on Media Release Statement.

LEXINGTON CLINIC
1221 South Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504