Rural Health Scholars Program
The Rural Health Scholars Program is a pilot program in collaboration with St. Luke Community Healthcare. This program will allow high school students from Lake County to participate in a 3-week long internship at St. Luke Community Healthcare facilities to learn about the healthcare field. Students will rotate through 3 different areas in the hospital in order to learn about the various professions in healthcare. Not only will students learn about careers in healthcare but they will also receive ACT/College Prep coursework and attend a workshop on applying to college, scholarships, and financial aid.
Program Benefits
- Receive a $500 stipend for completing all internship requirements
- Free online ACT/College Prep coursework
- Receive UM digital badge certifying skills and knowledge learned during the experience
- Learn about various areas of the healthcare field
- Receive healthcare field certifications (BLS and Stop the Bleed)
- Campus tour of the University of Montana
- Meet other like-minded students that are focused on entering a career in the healthcare field.
- Travel stipend for those that live 10+miles from St. Luke Community Healthcare ($0.30/mile)
Program Eligibility
- Rising sophomore, junior, or senior
- Live or attend high school in Lake County
- Up to date immunization records and TB test
- Interest in the healthcare field
Application Checklist
- Completed Submittable Form
- Parent-Guardian Consent Form
- Risk Acknowledgement Form
- Roles/Responsibilities Form
- Teacher Letter of Recommendation (make sure your teacher has submitted this!!)
