{"id":61691,"date":"2025-02-07T23:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T04:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=61691"},"modified":"2025-02-07T23:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T04:21:00","slug":"genesee-county-uconnectcare-foundation-to-award-four-1000-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/02\/07\/genesee-county-uconnectcare-foundation-to-award-four-1000-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/UConnectCare Foundation to award four $1,000 scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded through the annual UConnectCare Foundation Scholarship program in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program, initiated several years ago, provides financial support to individuals pursuing their education at an institution of higher learning in the fields of human services or social services for the purpose of contributing to improving community health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships will be given to one Genesee County high school student, one Orleans County high school student, one adult student pursuing a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree, and one technical\/trade school student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications are available on the UConnectCare website \u2013 www.uconnectcare.org<\/a> \u2013 or can be obtained by contacting Diane Klos at Diane Klos at 585-815-1883 or dklos@unconnectcare.org<\/a>. Completed applications must be received via email or postmarked by March 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scholarships will be awarded at the agency\u2019s annual membership meeting in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe take great pleasure in being able to continue this important program,\u201d said John Bennett, UConnectCare chief executive officer. \u201cMore than ever, substance use and alcohol use treatment and prevention agencies are seeking qualified, educated and dedicated employees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students enrolled in a Genesee or Orleans County school can apply for the scholarship even if their primary residence is in another county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other pertinent scholarship information is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Applicant must be accepted at an accredited college or university and enrolled in or matriculated in an eligible program\/major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Eligible programs or majors include Social Work, Nursing, Health Science, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Current UConnectCare employees, board members and UConnectCare Foundation board members are NOT eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Relatives of UConnectCare employees, board members and UConnectCare Foundation board members ARE eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Applicant must provide academic history such as high school and\/or college transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from someone who knows the applicant\u2019s work\/volunteer\/academic history. Letters from relatives will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Applicant must provide a resume or personal biography including work history, volunteer experiences, and extra-curricular activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Applicant must provide an essay that addresses educational and employment objectives as they relate to the mission of UConnectCare. Financial need, volunteerism, employment history and civic involvement will be given careful consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The scholarship monies will be awarded upon completion of the fall semester. The award recipient must provide a copy of their transcript demonstrating at least a 2.0 GPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Applicant may be invited for an interview before final awards are made.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release: Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded through the annual UConnectCare Foundation Scholarship program in 2025. The program, initiated several years ago, provides financial support to individuals pursuing their education at an institution of higher learning in the fields of human services or social services for the purpose of \u2026<\/p>\n

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