Jun 01, 2020

MHS Volunteer Corps awards two scholarships

Posted Jun 01, 2020 12:12 PM

ABILENE -- The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps (MHSVC) recently awarded scholarships to two 2020 Chapman High School graduates.

Shailynn Gfeller and Julie Rock have each been awarded a $500 scholarship.

<b>Shailynn Gfeller.</b> Photo courtesy MHS
Shailynn Gfeller. Photo courtesy MHS

Gfeller will be attending Cloud County Community College this fall, and then plans to apply to the University of Kansas School of Medicine to become a pediatrician.

<b>Julie Rock. </b>Photo courtesy MHS
Julie Rock. Photo courtesy MHS

Rock has been accepted to the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University, and will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological/agricultural engineering with a focus on biological systems, cell biology, immunology, and genetics. She then plans to apply to medical school.

The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps presents two scholarships annually to local high school seniors who have volunteered their time within the community and plan to pursue a career in health care.