Health Careers
Scholarships Available
The Sonoma County Medical Association Alliance in conjunction with the Sonoma County Medical Association sponsors the Health Careers Scholarship. Since 1965, the medical community has raised funds through its Holiday Greeting Card fundraiser to assist high school, college, nursing school and medical school students by offering scholarships to those pursuing health or health-related careers.
Sonoma county physicians and their families are proud to have provided more than $52,000 in scholarships in the last five years.
Health Careers Scholarship Recipient Profile
Scholarship recipient Robert Wilson is a pre-med student who recently finished his second year at UC Santa Barbara. He received the first Carl E. Anderson, MD memorial scholarship. Robert is shown here with Pat Anderson.
FAQ
How do I apply for a Health Careers Scholarship?
You may apply directly through the Community Foundation web site.
When is the deadline for submission?
Applications must be received by February 4, 2008.
When will I be notified if I have received a scholarship?
The Community Foundation will notify you if you have received a scholarship as well as indicating the amount of the award.
Past Recipients for the academic year 2007-2008
Medical Student
Ryan Gertz, 4th Yr, USC Keck School of Medicine
College Students
Stephanie Hutchins, Masters Program in Nursing, Sonoma State University
Mirel Rivera, Pre Med, Dominican University
Robert Wilson, Pre Med, UC Santa Barbara
High School Students
Devon Dericco, Healdsburg High, Dominican University, Nursing
Karen Hong, Montgomery High, Johns Hopkins University, Pre Med
Kevin Jeon, Technical High, UC Davis, Pharmacy
Elizabeth Kenney, Analy High, University of San Francisco, Nursing
Alexandra Klomhaus, Montgomery High, UCLA, Nursing
Ana Santoyo, Piner High, Santa Rosa JC, Pre Med
Heather Valerio, Santa Rosa High, Boston University, Pre Med