Southside Health Education Foundation (SHEF) was founded with the mission of supporting education and a commitment to growing the number of healthcare professionals who live and work in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.

A culture of health begins with the people. It takes commitment to ensure the community benefits from top-notch healthcare, cutting-edge research and caring, qualified health professionals. SHEF believes this vision can easily become a reality, if we support talented students who live and work here. Achieving a culture of health in Southside Virginia begins with financial support. By providing scholarships to deserving students from our region who are studying to enter a healthcare field or current health professionals who would like to continue to advance in their career, we can help make their career dreams come true.

One-by-one, student-by-student, SHEF scholarship recipients find economic and career success. Over the years, SHEF has awarded numerous scholarships to students whose passion was to take care of and nurture the sick and injured. SHEF’s need-based scholarships assist deserving students who are studying to enter healthcare fields and graduate into the workforce.

Just as SHEF has helped countless students achieve academic success, we are here to support you on your journey. When individuals from our region find fulfilling, sustainable, and well-paying careers in healthcare, they don’t just build their futures—they strengthen our community. They stay, raise their families, and contribute to the health and well-being of those around them.

With SHEF’s support, you can take the next step toward a meaningful career that makes a difference. Let us help you turn your aspirations into reality while creating a lasting impact in the region we call home.