Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship available

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary today announced it would begin accepting applications for the 2012 Memorial Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship.

The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship is designed to provide residents of Randolph County, Illinois financial assistance when pursuing a degree in a field of nursing. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote a nursing career and Chester Memorial Hospital by providing money and tuition and fees to residents of Randolph County.

The scholarship award of up to $1,200.00 will be given to any resident of Randolph County who will be completing their program of study during the 2012-2013 academic year. The school attended need not be an Illinois institution; however, it must be accredited or recognized as an approved program by the appropriate agencies.

The scholarship is awarded based on a written application and interview focusing on character, scholastic achievement, professional promise, and financial need.

Applications can be requested by contacting Jeanette Decker, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, at 618-826-4581 ext. 1235 or by writing to Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 1900 State Street, Chester,