FOUNDATION SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP

February 16, 2011

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) Foundation is seeking applications for the Rita and Kenny McGovern Scholarship, which will be awarded to a deserving student in July 2011.  The award is for $1,000 and is intended for a registered nursing student or a student pursuing a degree in a medical profession.  Candidates must be enrolled full-time and in the second half of their program to apply.

Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications to be received in the Foundation office is Friday, April 15.  The McGovern Scholarship is an unrestricted cash award and financial need is not a criteria for scholarship approval.  Preference will be given to students in areas of need in Eastern Montana. 

For more information or to receive a complete list of requirements for scholarships awarded from the GMC Foundation, call the Foundation office at 345-8996. Information may also be accessed by visiting the GMC website at www.gmc.org, and clicking on the Foundation link.

ABOUT GLENDIVE MEDICAL CENTER

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in eastern Montana, providing 24-hour emergency care and a full array of medical and surgical services.  In addition, GMC operates two nursing homes with 151 total skilled beds (Extended Care 71 beds and Eastern Montana Veterans Home (80 beds), Gabert Clinic and Pharmacy, Heritage (Assisted Living 13-Units). Please call 406-345-3306 for further inquires.