Health career scholarships applications now available

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine University Healthcare Foundation officials recently announced that applications for the 2018 Judge Gray Silver, Jr., Health Professions Scholarship program are now available. 

The Judge Gray Silver, Jr., Health Professions Scholarship Program was established by the University Healthcare Foundation in 2001 to offer financial assistance to area students interested in pursuing health professions.  

Named after the late Judge Gray Silver, Jr., a charter member of the former City Hospital board of trustees and City Hospital Foundation board of directors, the awards are $500 per year for a maximum of four years, and students must reapply each year.

Applications are available in the guidance departments at all area high schools or may be obtained by calling the University Healthcare Foundation at 304-264-1223. The deadline for submitting an application is March 31, 2018.