Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) Auxiliary Health Related Studies Scholarship Application

Application Requirements:

Applicant must be a senior in a high school located in Hancock County and/or a Health Profession student at Millstream Career Center.

• Scholarships will be awarded on merit, not geographic location
• Applicant must be ranked in the top third of their class
• Applicant must be entering a health-related field of study
• Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the Auxiliary’s Annual Appreciation Banquet (invitation will be mailed)

• Your initial application must be complete and submitted with ALL required components, otherwise it will not be accepted.

Before completing the online application, please have the following items ready to upload with your application. 

• A letter of acceptance from the applicants' college of choice
• Applicant’s official High School Transcript (signed by counselor or principal) Download PDF to be completed
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher which includes the following information: A description of the student’s abilities in academics, leadership, perseverance and any other areas in which they have excelled.
• Applicant’s personal essay (Topic: Why have you chosen a health-related career?)
  • Resume or summary of applicant’s school and non-school activities and/or work experience
    1. Include the non-school activities you’ve participated in; years of membership; offices held and outstanding activities in which you have participated as a leader.
    2. Include the school activities you’ve participated in; years participated and the offices held throughout your high school career (athletics, debate, drama, music, etc.)
    3. Include all other activities and/or employment history that describe your past achievements)
• Online application and required documents must be submitted and received by March 31, 2026.

** All the above documents must be included or the application will not be considered