There are 12 scholarships to be awarded in the spring by the GAH Auxiliary. Applicants must be a residents of the GAH service area and be pursuing post-high school study in an accredited medical program. A “medical field” includes physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, all levels of nursing, pharmacists, athletic trainers, and any other career related to health.
The Auxiliary will pay each recipient for the full scholarship amount awarded, at the annual spring banquet. These funds should be applied towards tuition, fees, room and board, books or uniforms, and associated expenses that are required as part of an accredited program leading to a career in a medical field. Funds are paid directly to the recipient.
Some individual scholarships have more specific requirements. Information about the scholarships follows.
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VERNA BUCK SCHOLARSHIP |
THE CEDF (Community Economic Development Foundation) SCHOLARSHIP |
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GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP |
WILLIAM AND VIOLA GARRETT SCHOLARSHIP |
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JACOB SEXTON SCHOLARSHIP |
THE ED BEIN AND ANITA MEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
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GAH GIFT SHOP SCHOLARSHIP |
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Resident of the GAH service area
- Good scholastic standing
- High school senior, high school graduate, or currently enrolled in post-high school education
- Studying or planning to study a medical field
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
You will be required to upload the following documents to submit your online application for the GAH Auxiliary Scholarships:
- High school or college transcript
- Proof of acceptance in an educational institution (if including a college transcript, you may skip this step)
- Two letters of reference—one personal and one from a teacher or counselor. Please limit the number of references to two.
Please make sure you include all of the above for your application to be considered.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE ABOVE SCHOLARSHIPS IS MARCH 13, 2026.
For any questions, contact Ann Young at [email protected]
