Formed in 2006, the Southside Health Education Foundation (SHEF) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization serving Petersburg and the surrounding region. SHEF’s mission is to advance educational opportunities for students pursuing a career in the healthcare industry through the receipt and distribution of educational scholarships and funds to be used for tuition and other related educational expenses. By supporting the region in this way, SHEF plays a critical role in improving the lives of residents through access to education; improving the overall health and quality of life for the region by expanding the number of health care employees; and improving the economic vitality and future of the region by developing a skilled workforce.
SHEF utilizes the Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship to award scholarships to students enrolled in an allied health program from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Implementation:
- SHEF Scholarship Committee and/or Board will meet to determine the number of scholarships to distribute based on the fund’s performance.
- SHEF will promote the availability of scholarships to students within the SHEF service region.
- Interested students must complete and submit the SHEF Application for Financial Assistance found on the SHEF website. Applicants must submit a copy of their driver’s license or other form of government ID.
- Interested students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the Student Aid Report (SAR) with their application.
- The SHEF Scholarship Committee will review applications and recommend candidates to the SHEF Board of Directors.
- Applicants will be notified of decisions via the US Postal Service or through electronic mail.
Awarded to:
- Students who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an allied health field of student from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Applicants who have a minimum 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Recipients of this scholarship are required to obtain employment within the SHEF Service Region upon graduation and maintain employment within the service region for a minimum of two (2) years.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $1,000.
Approved revision by the Board of Directors, May 2024.