Minority Scholarship Program
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Minority Scholarship Program

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History

The Mary Free Bed Guild, established in 1891, is a non-profit organization that owns Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. In 2002, the guild created the Minority Scholarship Program to promote diverse staffing to meet the rehabilitation needs of our patients.

Award

An individual is eligible to apply for a one-year scholarship for education-related expenses if he or she meets the established criteria. The scholarship amounts will vary depending on individual needs.

Recipient Selection

A scholarship selection committee comprised of members of the Mary Free Bed Guild, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, and community leaders will select scholarship recipients based on the established criteria.

Eligibility Criteria


  • Currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student in a nursing or therapy program (PT, Speech, OT)
  • Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (overall and in the chosen area of study)
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other volunteer activities
  • Demonstrates a commitment to serving diverse populations
  • Black or African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaskan Native
  • Citizen of the United States
  • Applicants must have a permanent residency in the West Michigan area

Revision Policy

The Mary Free Bed Guild reserves the right to revise the conditions and procedures for the Minority Scholarship Program, including termination of the program.

For More Information

Scholarship@MaryFreeBed.com