FMH staff establishes scholarship for seniors interested in health care career

FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has established a scholarship fund for local high school seniors.
One $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of Mount Abram High School, Mount Blue High School, Rangeley Lakes Regional School and Spruce Mountain High School. If a school does not have a scholarship applicant, the scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant from one of the other schools.
The application deadline is May 1.
The applicant should demonstrate strong motivation to pursue a health care career, display academic excellence, and show a dedication to community service.
Requirements include:
• Personal essay displaying future career goals
• Current transcript
• Two letters of recommendation: One letter from a health care professional and one letter from a high school educator
The applications can be mailed to the Medical Staff Office, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938.