Monday, November 23, 2015

Dr. Madigane Scholarship

Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary is offering two $500 Dr. Joyce Madigane Memorial Scholarships to students from the area previously served by Stewart Memorial Hospital who are furthering their careers in a health-related field. They must currently be enrolled in at least the second year of their program.
Dr. Joyce Madigane (1942-2014) was born in Zimbabwe and received her medical training in South Africa and the United Kingdom.  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 scholarships are given to honour Dr. Madigane’s tireless dedication to our community.
Interested students are required to submit in writing their current program of study, volunteer experience, future career plans, how this scholarship will assist them financially, and if they have received other bursaries or scholarships.
The successful students will receive notification of the award and the scholarships 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, email and phone number, to:

Scholarship Committee
Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary
PO Box 10
Tyne Valley  PE  C0B 2CO

Submission deadline is December 18, 2015.