NAHC/Michigan Home Health Association

Rosemary Mayes RN Memorial Scholarship Program 2016 Scholarship Amount - $2000

Application Deadline: COB April 1, 2016

The Michigan Association for Home Care (Michigan Home Care) is pleased to announce the Michigan Foundation for Home Care Rosemary Mayes RN Scholarship Program to honor the memory of long time home care nurse and Michigan Home Care friend Rosemary Mayes who passed away in 2014. This scholarship will be awarded to a nursing student who is employed by a home care organization and pursuing a nursing degree. We invite all eligible nursing students or prospective students to apply by April 1, 2016. This scholarship opportunity is supported by donations from Rosemary’s family, Michigan Home Care members, and others. Michigan Home Care is pleased to announce that the 2016 scholarship award will be $2000.

The Michigan Home Care office will accept scholarship applications until 5:00 PM on April 1, 2016. Applications will then be given to the Michigan Home Care, Education Committee with all names, and other identifying information removed to avoid potential bias. The Education Committee will review applications and make the selection at their April meeting. The awardee will be notified and later will be publicly recognized during the Michigan Home Care Annual Conference, Award Luncheon on May 19. The Scholarship winner or their designated representative will be presented a check in the amount of $2000 from the Michigan Foundation for Home Care, payable jointly to the identified educational institution and the award winner.

Please review the criteria below and complete the attached application.

Aide to RN Scholarship Criteria:

 The applicant must complete the attached scholarship application.  The applicant must be an active employee at a home care or hospice agency in Michigan.  The applicant must include with the application, a letter of support or referral from his/her employer.  The applicant must submit a narrative which includes a brief biography and a statement describing why he/she feels deserving of the award.  The applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.  The applicant must have demonstrated scholastic excellence with a minimum G.P.A of 3.0 as a college student with at least 30 credits completed.  The applicant must submit a current transcript of grades.  Awards must be used for tuition, fees, books and/or supplies. Michigan Association for Home Care/Michigan Foundation for Home Care Rosemary Mayes RN Scholarship Program

Contact Person (nominator): ______

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Name of Employing Home Care or Hospice Agency ______

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*Date of Application: ______E-mail (applicant): ______

Applicant Section I agree to the following conditions for this scholarship: 1) To attend an accredited School of Nursing; 2) My current intention to pursue employment in home care following graduation.

Name ______Signature ______

*Date ______

Agency Section Name: ______

Agency Director ______

Address ______

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*Application deadline: Applications must be received at the Michigan Home Care office before COB on April 1, 2016. Deliver or send to: Michigan Association for Home Care, 2140 University Park Drive, Suite 220, Okemos, Michigan 48864 Or Fax: Fax: 517/349-8090

Phone: 517/349-8089 Website: www.homecaremi.org