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 healthcare employees; and improving the economic vitality and future of the region by developing a skilled workforce.
SHEF utilizes the Centennial Society Scholarship to award scholarships to students enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, Nursing Program, or Radiologic Technology Program at Southside College of Health Sciences (SCHS).
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 enrolled at SCHS.
- Interested students must complete and submit the SHEF Application for Financial Assistance 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) form and submit a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) with the SHEF Application for Financial Assistance.
- The SHEF Scholarship Committee will review the 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.
- Prior to the release of funds, students will be presented information regarding repayment of the scholarship if the student falls below the 2.5 GPA requirement, cancels enrollment, or after graduation, does not secure and retain employment for a two-year period, within the SHEF service region.
- The Centennial Society Scholarship is a merit-based and/or need based scholarship.
Awarded to:
- Students who are enrolled at SCHS in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, Nursing Program, or the Radiologic Technology Program.
- Students who have a 2.5 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.