scholarship application
The Rhonda Palmer and Shirley Dalton Memorial Scholarship was established in 2016. Sebrina Butts and Dedra Capps are the owners of Family First Medicine in Rainsville, AL. Both Sebrina and Dedra, had mothers that were strong, independent women who raised them to be successfully the same. This scholarship is awarded in Honor and memory of their Mothers, Rhonda Palmer and Shirley Dalton.
Applicant has read and understands that the conditions of this scholarship fund is as followed:
1. Applicant must be registered with Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville, Alabama 35986 and provide an acceptance letter of such.
2. Applicant must be a resident of DeKalb or Jackson County, AL. Must provide Driver's License.
3. Applicant affirms they plan to pursue a career in Medicine and/or Health Profession.
a. Medicine defined as: Of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: Medical history; medical treatment. Treatment: Curative; medicinal; therapeutic. Something done or received in regard to the state of one's health, as a medical examination.
b. Health Profession: An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families or communities.
4. Applicant will submit two letters of recommendation.
5. Applicant will submit a 500 word essay on the reason they choose the Medical field/Health profession as a career.
6. Applicant must submit a current resume.
7. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA, provide the most recent transcript.
8. Applicant must attend an Interview with Family First Medicine. If selected, interview date will be set after application received. Family First Medicine will contact selected applicants in a reasonable time frame.
Scholarship fund will provide up to $1,000.00 a semester, for a total of three simultaneous semesters.
Applicant will register classes with NACC and provide a written statement from NACC of total cost to Family First Medicine each semester. Family First Medicine will directly pay NACC, applicant will not be paid directly. Applicant must maintain a 3.0 GPA and maintain a degree in the Medical field, must provide proof of written documents each semester before the next semester is paid. If applicant's GPA falls below a 3.0 and/or if their degree changes outside the Medical field requirements, the applicant will no longer receive this scholarship fund and it cannot be renewed. Applicant understands that this application will be available only to qualified people who need to see it in the course of their duties.
After signing the acknowledgement form below, please email all required documents to Family First Medicine at tspatz@familyfirstmedicine.net.
Applicant affirms that all submitted material, is their own work. Applicant affirms the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and beliefs. I have read all requirements and will submit all required documentation within a timely manner.