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Dr. Larry Mullins Endowed Scholarship for Health Care Education
Background
The Larry A. Mullins, DHA, Scholarship was established in 2003 by the board of directors of Samaritan Health Services, Corvallis, Oregon. It was formed in honor of Dr. Mullins, the President/CEO of Samaritan Health Services, upon the completion of his doctoral degree in health care administration (DHA) from the Medical University of South Carolina.
The scholarship fund is housed with the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, Corvallis, Oregon. Dr. Mullins chairs the selection committee for the scholarship. At least one scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually from the fund.
Eligibility
In order to be considered for a Mullins scholarship, a candidate must:
- Be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in health care administration, nursing or a medical degree
- Be currently enrolled in one of the following institutions for the upcoming fall semester: Linn-Benton Community College (Oregon); Northern Arizona University; Oregon State University; Oregon Health & Science University; Western University of Health Sciences (for students studying in Oregon)
- Upon receiving a Mullins scholarship, be willing to submit a progress report at the mid-point of the following year
- Mullins scholarships are available to individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, color, disability, or marital status
- Note: special consideration will be given to applicants who are currently employed in the health care field, members or veterans of the U.S. military, and those who are willing to work in Oregon or Arizona.
Recipients
In 2008, three college students pursuing health-related degrees were awarded scholarships of $1,000 apiece for tuition from the Dr. Larry A. Mullins Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Each of the following recipients demonstrated a passion for the field of health care as well as a strong commitment to accomplishing personal goals.
- Joanne Huntley of Corvallis is enrolled in the registered nurse program at Linn-Benton Community College. A wife and mother, Huntley hopes to merge life skills with technical training to pursue a career as an RN in the Corvallis area. “Once educated and trained, I will use my training and skills to care for others the way I care for my own family,” Huntley wrote in her application.
- Candi L. Fisher of Corvallis is a medical transcriptionist for Samaritan Health Services. Enrolled in the public health program at Oregon State University, Fisher plans to pursue an advanced degree in the field of health promotion and health behavior, and hopes to address community and national issues such as serving the health care needs of the uninsured and under-insured and improving access to care for all. “I hope to gain enough knowledge and experience that I can step into a leadership role and really make a difference,” she wrote.
- Jenny Fisher of Tucson, Ariz., is a certified paramedic with experience both in the field and in administration as an operations manager for an ambulance service. She is enrolled in the health science program at Northern Arizona University and hopes to someday oversee a health care facility. “I am a natural born leader with experience in the field of management,” she wrote. “Most of my adult life has been spent working in the health care industry. It is what I know and love and the field I want to remain in for the rest of my life.”
Application Process and Timeline
- Application information is available to college financial aid/career planning staff, as well as at the link below.
- Completed applications are due Friday, May 1, 2009. Scholarship recipient(s) will be announced in late May.
- Scholarship funds will be mailed in June in the recipient’s name directly to the college/university indicated on the application. No funds will be released directly to the recipient.
Application Download
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