Calling all future medical providers! Write an essay (no more than 750 words) about why you are planning to pursue a career in healthcare and how you hope to play a role in preventing illness. This scholarship will provide a $1,500 award to one applicant who is pursuing a career in healthcare. No GPA requirements.

Application deadline: October 15, 2020

Vancouver Public School students can get an early start exploring careers in healthcare.  Career & Technical Education (CTE) STEM labs at middle schools introduce students to careers in healthcare with hands-on activities. High school students can apply for Fort Vancouver High School’s Medical Arts full-day magnet program.  Students will study AP Psychology, Athletic Medicine, obtain CPR certification and have the opportunity to earn up to 21 credits at Clark College!

In 2020, Fort received an Anatomage table for their program. This is the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization system for anatomy and physiology education.  Contact Colleen.Dunegan@vansd.org to request a tour of the program or get more information.