Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary is offering the $500
Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarship to a second year level university or
college student from the Stewart Memorial area who is furthering their career
in a health-related field. Interested
students are required to submit in writing their current program of studies,
volunteering experience, future career plans, how this scholarship will assist them
financially and if they have received other bursaries or scholarships.
Dr. Joyce Madigane
(1942-2014) was born in Zimbabwe and received her medical training in South
Africa and the UK. She was the first
black female doctor from her country.
She came to Tyne Valley in 1974 and was both a family physician and the
Medical Director of Stewart Memorial Hospital.
The scholarship is given to honour her tireless dedication to our
community.
The
successful student will receive notification of the award and the scholarship
will be presented during the Christmas holidays, at which time a media photo
will be taken. Interested students should submit their letter, including full
mailing address and phone number, to:
The Scholarship Committee
Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary
PO Box 10
Tyne Valley
PE C0B 2CO
Application deadline
is December 20, 2014.
