Scholarship Program Application

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

DBA

HOT SPRINGS HEALTH

TITLE:                                    SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

OWNERSHIP:                        Human Resources

EFFECTIVE:                          September 1, 2021

REVISED:               

REVIEWED:           

POLICY STATEMENT:

Hot Springs Health believes that continuing education promotes better patient care, organizational proficiency and employee retention.  To that end, the hospital has a scholarship program designed to financially assist employees/students who wish to pursue an educational degree, license or certification that is beneficial to the care of our patients.

PURPOSE:  

To encourage and financially support employees in increasing their technical, professional and/or

managerial knowledge through the pursuit of additional education.

  PROCEDURE:

1. Eligibility

1. Students
   1. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 high school GPA if applying within four years of high school graduation.
   2. If it has been more than four years since high school graduation, applicants must demonstrate a history of commitment to the community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience

1. Current Employees:
   1. Full and part time employees are eligible after one year of continuous service from date of hire.
   2. Employees must have satisfactory performance reviews and have no written disciplinary actions within the previous 12 months in their personnel file.

1. Scholarship Application:

1. Employees and Students interested in applying for a scholarship must complete an application on the Hot Springs Health career website prior to the beginning of the semester or course.

1. Proof of university degree requirements and/or course descriptions must be provided.

1. Completed applications will be reviewed by Senior Leadership for approval.

1. Once approval has been granted and prior to beginning the first class or semester, the scholarship recipient must complete the Education Program Agreement.

1. Education Criteria

1. All courses must be taken through an accredited institution/organization.

1. Courses must be healthcare related or beneficial for the care of our patients. Exceptions to this would be elective courses required to achieve an advanced degree.

1. Scholarship Payment

1. Scholarships to be offered will be equal to the individuals cost of tuition and books.
   1. Tuition costs not to exceed $3,500.00 for two (2) full-time semesters (full-time semester as defined by the educational program). 
   2. Part-time or summer school enrollment may be reimbursed at a pro-rated sum with prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee.
   3. Annual amounts may exceed the above with CEO approval on a case by case basis.

1. Payment Exclusions:
   1. supplies, athletic fees, travel, lodging and meals.

1. Payment Inclusions:
   1. tuition, general fees, required books, and laboratory fees. 
   2. Non-resident fees are subject to individual review.

1. Scholarships will be paid directly to the accredited institution/organization.
   1. Proof of cost of tuition/registration and books must be provided prior to scholarship allotment.

1. Scholarship Requirements

1. Scholarship recipient must agree to work for Hot Springs Health after completion of the education program for a designated amount of time as identified in the Education Program Agreement.

1. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better.

1. 1. In a pass/fail grading system, a pass grade will be required.

1. Upon completion of the course/certification/graduation, the applicant must present proof of their final grade or certification to the Human Resources Department.

1. Upon graduation/certification from the educational program if there is not an employment opportunity available at Hot Springs Health the organization will forgive repayment of the educational monies.