Kendra Smith Scholarship
Do you lead by example? Are you passionate about service and a positive force for good? High school seniors with excellent character who plan to pursue a degree in healthcare are invited to apply for the Kendra Smith Scholarship, sponsored by The First Nation Group Foundation.
Established in 2023, the Kendra Smith Scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding student(s) seeking higher education or careers in healthcare. The scholarship honors the late Kendra Tennille Rayner Smith, a dedicated First Nation Group employee who tirelessly served VA customers and team members. As a licensed Respiratory Therapist, she was committed to service and education, and her passion for learning and giving lives on through the Kendra Smith Scholarship.
Applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
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- Be a high school senior
- Be a permanent resident of one of the following states:
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Michigan
- Tennessee
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year
- Plan to pursue a degree in healthcare; this includes but is not limited to:
- Medical
- Healthcare (clinical or administrative)
- Public Health
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Demonstrate financial need
The Kendra Smith Scholarship is available to high school seniors, offering one award of $10,000. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on satisfactory academic performance and full-time enrollment. In addition to financial support, recipients will have access to mentorship opportunities and extracurricular activities.
Children of First Nation Group, LLC and The First Nation Group Foundation Inc are ineligible.
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