Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarship


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.