The Mary Free Bed Guild has established annual scholarships for minority students pursuing degrees in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, therapeutic recreation, neuropsychology, or orthotics/prosthetics.. An individual is eligible to apply for a one-year scholarship for education-related expenses if he or she meets the established criteria. The scholarship amounts will vary depending on individual needs. Application deadline: April 1
Eligibility Criteria:
- Black or African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (overall and in chosen area of study)
- Currently enrolled in, or accepted into an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student in a nursing, therapeutic recreation, orthotics or prosthetics program, graduate level physical therapy, occupational therapy, neuropsychology or speech language pathology program
- Demonstrates leadership abilities through participation in community services, extracurricular, or other volunteer activities
- Demonstrates a commitment to serving diverse populations
- Applicants must have a permanent residency in one of the following counties: Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun
- Citizen of the United States
Residents of select west Michigan counties