Valley Health Systems’ Minority Health Care Scholarship program is now accepting applications. The second annual educational award will be issued to a Valley Health patient who registers as a member of a minority racial, or ethnic group, and is pursuing a career in health care. 

The winner will receive up to $5,000 to apply toward their post-secondary studies in medicine, health sciences, or health administration. Scholarship applications must be received or postmarked by April 30. 

For many West Virginians, post-secondary studies and certifications can be cost-prohibitive. Through the Minority Health Care Scholarship program, Valley Health aims to make education more accessible and affordable by alleviating some of the financial burden for our patients. 

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship: 

• Applicant has received care from a Valley Health within the last 12 months
• Applicant must be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a post-secondary institution that offers degrees or certifications in medical, nursing, health sciences, and administrative fields
• Applicant must describe future career goals and the positive impact achieving these goals could have on the applicant’s family and community
• Applicant’s patient registration must reflect they are a member of a minority racial or ethnic group. (For example, Black/African-American, Latinx, Asian-American, Indian-American)

In addition to filling out the application and written prompts, applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a personal or professional reference, proof of school enrollment status, and post-secondary acceptance letter, if available. 

The Minority Health Care Scholarship application can be viewed and downloaded here.

Applications must be emailed to scholarships@valleyhealth.org or mailed to:

For more information about the Minority Health Care Scholarship Program, please contact Mandi Pitsenbarger at mpitsenbarger@valleyhealth.org.