The Craig County Rural Health Care Corporation has enhanced its George Feild Memorial Scholarship, expanding both the amount of financial assistance available and the length of time students may receive support.
The scholarship, named in memory of George Feild, honors his role — along with other local leaders — in helping establish the medical and dental centers that currently serve New Castle and the surrounding community.
The program is open to Craig County graduating students who plan to pursue a degree in a medical-related field. Eligible applicants include students graduating from Craig County High School as well as homeschooled students.
The CCRHCC Board of Directors recently voted to increase the scholarship from a one-time $1,000 award to $2,000 per academic year, distributed in two $1,000 installments, one per semester. The board also approved extending the scholarship to cover the full duration of a student’s degree program, whether a two-year or four-year course of study.
According to CCRHCC officials, the enhancements are intended to strengthen support for local students preparing for careers in health care and to encourage long-term service in rural communities.
Additional information and scholarship applications are available on the Craig County Rural Health Care Corporation’s website at www.ccrhcc.org.