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Virgie Hegg Hospice Partners, Inc. annually awards three $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in the human medical field. Two scholarships are available to a graduating senior from both Cook and Orr High Schools. The third scholarship is available to a current college student from the area. Cook and Orr high school seniors are encouraged to apply by contacting the school guidance counselor for more information. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the spring awards ceremonies at each school. Current college students may apply for an application by submitting a written request to VHHP at PO Box 244, Cook MN 55723. College scholarship recipients will be notified by mail in June. Applications for all three scholarships are due by April 13, 2009. Click HERE for a printable Scholarship Application for high school students. Rebecca Johnson of Cook received a VHHP scholarship to pursue a career in Radiologic Technology. She will be attending the Lake Superior College this fall. Rebeccca prepared in advance for her career choice by taking appropriate college courses during high school. She is looking forward to achieving her goals and upon obtaining an AAS degree, benefiting a rural community with her skills. Kelsea Ingebretsen of Orr received a scholarship to ultimately pursue a career in Pharmacy. Kelsea will be attending the University of Minnesota - Duluth this fall, with the proposed majors of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She is excited to apply her love of both math and science in pursuing a career that will allow her to continue living in northern Minnesota. Heidi Brinker, a freshman at the College of St. Scholastica, is the 2008 recipient of the VHHP college scholarship. She has completed the prerequisites and is pursuing a career in nursing. Heidi also continues to work at the Cook Nursing Home to gain valuable experience in her chosen area of study. Congratulations to these area youth and good luck in your future. |
