The University of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for high school seniors pursuing a degree in nursing.

“The Holly Estus Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Holly Estus, a dedicated nurse who worked at Elizabethtown Community Hospital,” said Chief Nursing Officer Julie Tromblee. “It is an honor to carry on Holly’s memory through this scholarship and to help the next generation of nurses pursue their dreams.”

The $500 award, available to high school seniors in Essex County, aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students pursuing a degree in nursing. Applications are available at UVMHealth.org/ECH and are due by May 31, 2023.

The selection committee will review all applications and select the scholarship recipient based on their academic achievements and community involvement. The award will be announced mid-June.

"Every day we see the positive impact nurses can have on their patients and our community. We are committed to engaging healthcare-interested students in career days, shadowing, clinical experience and scholarships. And we are excited to offer the Holly Estus Memorial Scholarship to support their future and the future of the healthcare workforce,” said Elizabeth Rogers, director of development.

For more information about the scholarship, eligibility criteria, and application requirements, please visit: Elizabethtown Community Hospital | Holly Estus Memorial Nursing Scholarship (ech.org).

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