Rory J. and Kathryn A. Blanchard Allied Health Scholarship
Rory Blanchard, Firefighter/EMT-P and Professor Kate Blanchard are educators with a drive to promote excellence and diversified expansion of their career fields by offering support to invested learners.
They, along with The Steadfast Crew Corp. and community support, host an annual scholarship, to be awarded each October.
This scholarship aims to support learners pursuing a career in allied health or fire science fields. Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who meets the following criteria may apply for this scholarship opportunity:
- Enrolled in or accepted into any CAAHEP accredited allied health program
- Enrolled in or accepted into any fire science degree program
- A current cadet in training with a fire department
To apply, tell us about the role of technology in transforming healthcare and patient outcomes, how professionals and first responders can use technological advancements to improve their practice, and what innovative solutions have shaped the field so far.
Discuss the role of technology in transforming the delivery of healthcare services and improving patient outcomes. How can allied health professionals or first responders leverage advancements in technology to enhance their practice and provide more efficient and effective care? Provide examples of innovative technological solutions that have impacted the career field.
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The application deadline is Oct 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.