Harris & Swain Healthcare Scholars Program
Harris & Swain Healthcare Scholars Program
Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals are seeking to support the clinical education of RN, LPN, CNA, EMS, MA, Medical Sonography, Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy, Radiography, Surgical Tech, and MLT students currently enrolled in the Southwestern Community College Health Sciences Program.
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Sponsorship Details
Commitment:
Students selected for the Harris & Swain Healthcare Scholars Program will be awarded a scholarship for funds covering full tuition, books and supplies, background check, and drug screen costs. Upon completion of the health science program at Southwestern Community College, the student will become employed on an at-will basis by either Harris Regional Hospital, Swain Community Hospital, or one of the Hospital-owned physician practices or outpatient locations. The employment term will be based upon scholarship and program length in years.
Student selection will be made based on the following criteria:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Good behavioral standing throughout the program
- Preference will be given to residents of Graham, Jackson, Macon or Swain counties
- Preference will be given to qualifying staff members of Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals
- Two letters of recommendation with once from faculty member and one from health care professional
- Participation in panel interview