William E. & Mary C. DesOrmeau Education Scholarship

Alpena Regional Medical Center is like every other hospital when it comes to the current shortage of nursing personnel. Former ARMC Chief Nursing Officer, Mary DesOrmeau, and her husband, Bill, established this $1000 scholarship in direct response to the nursing shortage. The scholarship assists full-time second year students that are enrolled in a nursing program. Applicant must be a resident of Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency or Presque Isle counties. In addition, a second $1,000 scholarship, made available by the Alpena District Nurses Association, will be awarded.

Tuition Award:

• Two $1000 awards
• They will be awarded on July 23, 2010
• The scholarships will be paid directly to the school

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a resident of Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency or Presque Isle County
• GPA must be 2.8 or higher
• Your program of study must be Nursing
• You must be enrolled as a full-time second year student in your core curriculum of study
• You must demonstrate financial need
• Applicant must include a copy of their Student Aid Report and a signed release form to allow the financial aid office to release need-based information
• You must be enrolled in a Michigan school in a tradition course of study (distance learning programs are not eligible)
• You have demonstrated leadership qualities in school or community activities
• A letter of recommendation from the program director which indicates GPA
• Letters of recommendations (other than your program director) from three people who will address your strengths, skills and any other information that should be taken into consideration
• Submit current transcript
• Upon graduation, willing to accept employment, if offered at Alpena Regional Medical Center
• Application must be submitted by June 30, 2010 (extension) to:
  --Alpena Regional Medical Center
  Marketing/Development Department
  1501 W. Chisholm St.
  Alpena, MI 49707
  

Download the application for the Development Scholarships.
Scholarship Application